Featherstone Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded a crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39.2% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities, as the area's crime profile remains heavily skewed toward violent crime. Of the 124 total crimes reported, 73 (58.9%) were classified as violence and sexual offences, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime over property crime, which accounted for just 23 incidents (18.6% of the total), may reflect seasonal patterns associated with the return to education and social activities in the area. The month of September, marked by back-to-school transitions and university freshers' week, likely contributes to increased interpersonal tensions and alcohol-related incidents in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour (16 cases) and public order offences (8 cases) also featured prominently, further complicating the local crime picture. While some categories like shoplifting (2 cases) were below the UK average, the overall trend suggests that Featherstone's built-up area continues to face challenges in managing violent crime. This imbalance may be linked to the area's demographic composition, with a mix of residential and commercial zones that could foster environments conducive to certain types of criminal activity. Local initiatives focused on community engagement and targeted policing may be necessary to address these patterns, particularly as the area navigates the seasonal shifts of late summer into early autumn.

September 2025 saw a 133.3% increase in burglary cases, rising from three to seven incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened vulnerability in residential areas during the back-to-school season. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with one reported incident in the month—though this remains a small number, it signals a potential escalation in certain types of criminal activity. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped by 60%, from five to two cases, possibly linked to reduced traffic during the early evening as schools and universities resumed operations. The crime mix in Featherstone remained heavily weighted toward violent crime, which accounted for 58.9% of all reported incidents, compared to just 18.6% for property crimes. This stark imbalance, with violent offences 133% above the UK average, raises questions about local dynamics, such as increased youth activity or seasonal factors like freshers' week in nearby higher education institutions. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences, which remains a key focus for local authorities.

Featherstone's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by 2.4% from 10.5 to 10.3 per 1,000 residents. This slight decrease suggests a possible stabilization in local crime patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of four reported crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 12,098. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 98 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, indicates a level of risk that may concern local residents. When contextualized against the broader UK landscape, Featherstone's rate is 39.2% higher than the national average, highlighting the need for targeted local initiatives. This comparison also reveals that while some categories like vehicle crime are below the UK average, others—particularly violence and sexual offences—far exceed it, suggesting a combination of local factors that require further examination.