Crime Rate in Featherstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Featherstone

The total recorded crimes in Featherstone, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Featherstone crime rate of 16.14 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, encompassing approximately 13,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Featherstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Havertop Lane with total crimes: 38
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Clark Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Featherstone?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Featherstone reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 2,598 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Featherstone witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Featherstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wakefield average, with 2,384 crimes compared to 2,327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Featherstone witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Featherstone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Featherstone has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 16.14 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Featherstone crimes were 2,598. The crime rate of Featherstone in 2024 was 193.28 (year) or 16.11 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Featherstone were around 2,384 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.36 (year) or 14.78 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)
Wakefield East385 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton399 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North323 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North240 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West237 53,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby177 103,142 53,171 6
Normanton226 62,252 122,286 12
Airedale and Ferry Fryston154 132,427 102,489 7
Knottingley191 92,666 72,298 11
Hemsworth170 122,255 112,417 8
Wakefield South196 82,492 92,337 10
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton173 111,831 131,614 17
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West146 151,694 151,737 13
Stanley and Outwood East148 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett112 181,549 181,717 15
Altofts and Whitwood119 161,622 161,648 16
Pontefract South106 191,563 171,407 19
Wakefield Rural113 171,394 201,395 20
Horbury and South Ossett89 201,445 191,469 18
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton88 211,228 211,328 21

Featherstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (105 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (182 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202520
January 202517
December 202420
November 202417
October 202420
September 202412
August 202416
July 202421
June 202426
May 202420
April 202416
March 202426

A total of 1208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025105
February 202578
January 202592
December 2024113
November 202474
October 202468
September 202476
August 202486
July 202491
June 2024182
May 202483
April 202462
March 202498

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410

A total of 456 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202532
January 202525
December 202427
November 202435
October 202431
September 202431
August 202449
July 202437
June 202468
May 202434
April 202425
March 202433

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 20254
December 202411
November 202413
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414
July 202429
June 202428
May 202425
April 202412
March 202415

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 202413
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 179 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 202511
December 202419
November 202412
October 202418
September 202418
August 20247
July 202413
June 202418
May 202416
April 20249
March 202416

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 202420
August 202411
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242
April 202410
March 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Featherstone in March 2025

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

1. Havertop Lane (Map)
Total38
Public order13
Violence and sexual offences13
Drugs8
Criminal damage and arson4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Clark Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Sycamore Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Hartley Terrace (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Little Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Jubilee Crescent (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Halton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Moor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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