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 May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Featherstone and Shareshill crime rate of 26.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Featherstone and Shareshill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 32
  • Hilton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Featherstone and Shareshill has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 26.76 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Featherstone and Shareshill)CrimesRank (Featherstone and Shareshill)CrimesRank (Featherstone and Shareshill)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Featherstone and Shareshill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202551
March 202524
February 202532
January 202525
December 202428
November 202420
October 202422
September 202426
August 202425
July 202424
June 202462
May 202428

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 202416
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences22
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
2. Hilton Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Spires Croft (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Winds (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Plover Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Leas (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Prison (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hilton Lane (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Saredon Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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