Crime Rate in Featherstone and Shareshill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Featherstone and Shareshill

The total recorded crimes in Featherstone and Shareshill, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Featherstone and Shareshill crime rate of 19.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Featherstone and Shareshill, encompassing approximately 2,615 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Featherstone and Shareshill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Prison with total crimes: 25
  • Hilton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Featherstone and Shareshill?

To understand the safety of Featherstone and Shareshill, we need to analyze Featherstone and Shareshill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Featherstone and Shareshill reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 643 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Featherstone and Shareshill witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Featherstone and Shareshill experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 706 crimes compared to 337. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Featherstone and Shareshill witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Featherstone and Shareshill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Featherstone and Shareshill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Featherstone and Shareshill has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 19.50 ranking 2th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Featherstone and Shareshill crimes were 643. The crime rate of Featherstone and Shareshill in 2024 was 245.85 (year) or 20.49 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Featherstone and Shareshill were around 706 crimes with yearly crime rate of 269.94 (year) or 22.49 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)
Huntington and Hatherton78 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon36 7684 1567 4
Great Wyrley Town34 8587 4614 3
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon44 3476 6434 7
Codsall North41 4474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn17 15502 5487 6
Penkridge South East40 5363 11305 15
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell38 6413 9372 9
Kinver21 13423 8432 8
Brewood and Coven32 9347 12363 10
Essington13 19401 10299 16
Perton Lakeside29 10345 13331 12
Himley and Swindon17 16245 18338 11
Bilbrook28 11324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood26 12263 17245 18
Wombourne South West18 14323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Wombourne South East13 18163 20190 20
Penkridge West12 20173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South5 22139 21131 21
Codsall South7 21136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull4 23108 2387 23
Perton Dippons3 2447 2558 24
Perton EastNA NA63 2439 25

Featherstone and Shareshill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202532
January 202525
December 202428
November 202420
October 202422
September 202426
August 202425
July 202424
June 202462
May 202428
April 202424

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 202420

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 202416
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Featherstone and Shareshill in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Featherstone and Shareshill postcode area is presented below.

1. Prison (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hilton Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South View Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Prison (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. The Leas (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hilton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Havergal Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Orchard Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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