Featherstone Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Featherstone’s crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 60.2% of all reported incidents—a rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 148% above the UK average. This stark outlier underscores a critical imbalance in the area’s crime profile, with violent crime far outpacing property-related offences. The overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents, 42.9% higher than the UK average, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. October’s transition to darker evenings, combined with Halloween-related activity, may have contributed to the elevated levels of violence and public order offences. The area’s built-up nature, with its concentration of residential and commercial spaces, likely amplifies the frequency of certain crimes, such as anti-social behaviour and public disorder. However, the data also reveals pockets of improvement, such as the 28.6% decline in other theft and the 25% reduction in anti-social behaviour, suggesting that some community efforts or policing strategies may be having a measurable impact. The dominance of violent crime over property crime is particularly noteworthy, as it deviates from the national trend where property-related offences typically account for a larger share of reported incidents. This divergence could be linked to Featherstone’s demographic profile, which may include a higher proportion of younger residents or individuals in high-risk groups. The seasonal context further complicates the picture: shorter daylight hours and the timing of holidays may create conditions that facilitate certain types of crime while deterring others. For instance, the sharp increase in vehicle crime could be attributed to increased traffic congestion or the presence of unsecured vehicles in public areas. Meanwhile, the drop in other theft may indicate that targeted awareness campaigns or improved security measures have reduced opportunities for such crimes. These patterns highlight the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention that address the specific vulnerabilities of the area. The overall crime rate, while high, remains relatively low in absolute terms for a town of 12,098 residents, but the concentration of violent crime raises concerns about public safety and the need for enhanced community engagement and policing resources. The interplay between local factors, such as the built-up environment, and broader seasonal trends suggests that a multifaceted strategy will be required to address the root causes of the area’s crime challenges.

October 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and robbery doubling from 0 to 1. These increases, while small in absolute terms, suggest emerging vulnerabilities, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings or Halloween-related activity. Conversely, other theft decreased by 28.6% (from 7 to 5), and anti-social behaviour fell by 25% (from 16 to 12), indicating some areas of improvement. Violence and sexual offences remained starkly elevated, with a rate of 6.6 per 1,000—148% above the UK average—and public order offences also exceeding the national benchmark by 108%. Residents may find the 1-in-91 resident monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, as it contextualises the frequency of crime within the local community. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories. The surge in vehicle crime, for instance, may be tied to increased traffic congestion in the town’s commercial districts during peak hours, while the rise in robbery could reflect the impact of seasonal events attracting transient populations.

Featherstone’s crime rate in October 2025 rose to 11.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 10.3. This shift places the area well above the UK average, with 42.9% more crimes reported than the national figure. Daily crime statistics reveal 4 reported incidents per day on average, highlighting a consistent presence of crime in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, a figure that underscores the monthly exposure to crime for local households. When scaled to the population of 12,098, this rate suggests a higher-than-average need for community vigilance and policing resources. The population context further illustrates that while the overall rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes (133) remains manageable for a town of this size, though the distribution across categories raises concerns about specific crime types affecting the area. The daily crime count aligns with the monthly exposure metric, reinforcing that the frequency of incidents is not isolated to specific days but occurs consistently across the month. This pattern may be influenced by the built-up nature of the area, where higher population density and limited open spaces could contribute to increased opportunities for certain types of crime.