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 July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Featherstone and Shareshill crime rate of 15.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Featherstone and Shareshill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 14
  • Prison with total crimes: 5
  • Hilton Lane with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Featherstone and Shareshill has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 15.29 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Featherstone and Shareshill)CrimesRank (Featherstone and Shareshill)CrimesRank (Featherstone and Shareshill)
Huntington and Hatherton66 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon21 16684 1567 4
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon57 2476 6434 7
Great Wyrley Town31 12587 4614 3
Brewood and Coven52 3347 12363 10
Perton Lakeside42 4345 13331 12
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn37 6502 5487 6
Kinver23 14423 8432 8
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 8413 9372 9
Essington36 9401 10299 16
Bilbrook33 10324 14322 14
Himley and Swindon19 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East33 11363 11305 15
Wombourne South West23 15323 15323 13
Great Wyrley Landywood29 13263 17245 18
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley16 20270 16248 17
Penkridge West21 17173 19206 19
Wombourne South East18 19163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South12 21139 21131 21
Codsall South7 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull7 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons5 2447 2558 24
Perton East1 2563 2439 25

Featherstone and Shareshill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202529
May 202539
April 202551
March 202524
February 202532
January 202525
December 202428
November 202420
October 202422
September 202426
August 202425

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Featherstone and Shareshill in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Prison (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Hilton Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Elms Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. West Winds (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. South View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brook House Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitgreave Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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