Crime Rate in Featherstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Featherstone

The total recorded crimes in Featherstone, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 219 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Featherstone crime rate of 16.29 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, encompassing approximately 13,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (-8.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Featherstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Havertop Lane with total crimes: 28
  • George Street with total crimes: 5
  • Warren Court with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Wakefield.

    • 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 areas in the Wakefield.

  • 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 July 2025 the Featherstone has recorded 219 crimes with crime rate of 16.29 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Featherstone)CrimesRank (Featherstone)CrimesRank (Featherstone)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West281 43,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Knottingley250 62,666 72,298 11
Airedale and Ferry Fryston184 112,427 102,489 7
Hemsworth201 102,255 112,417 8
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
Normanton170 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West165 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton120 181,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East143 151,707 141,722 14
Altofts and Whitwood151 141,622 161,648 16
Ossett127 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South142 161,563 171,407 19
Horbury and South Ossett85 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural104 191,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton81 211,228 211,328 21

Featherstone 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 103 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (113 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (127 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (26 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202515
April 202513
March 202517
February 202520
January 202517
December 202420
November 202417
October 202420
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 1141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 2025113
May 2025127
April 2025106
March 2025105
February 202578
January 202592
December 2024113
November 202474
October 202468
September 202476
August 202486

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202524
April 202512
March 202518
February 202512
January 20254
December 202411
November 202413
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 381 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202535
May 202527
April 202526
March 202529
February 202532
January 202525
December 202427
November 202435
October 202431
September 202431
August 202449

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202520
April 20256
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 202413
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 167 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202520
April 202517
March 202510
February 202512
January 202511
December 202419
November 202412
October 202418
September 202418
August 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Featherstone in July 2025

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

1. Havertop Lane (Map)
Total28
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. George Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Warren Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Andrew Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Netheroyd Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Wentwell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Clark Court (Map)
Total4
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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