Crime in Featherstone: statistics, rates and trends
2,228 crimes were recorded in Featherstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Featherstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Featherstone
- Types of crime in Featherstone
- Featherstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Featherstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Featherstone
- Demographics of Featherstone
- Questions about crime in Featherstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (960), public order (296) and criminal damage and arson (197) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 820th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Featherstone | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,228 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.4 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,506 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Featherstone peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,680 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,222). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,228 | 120.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,480 | 134.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,406 | 130.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,680 | 144.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,383 | 128.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,525 | 136.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,646 | 143.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,222 | 120.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,287 | 123.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 142 |
| July 2026 | 189 |
| June 2026 | 196 |
| May 2026 | 181 |
| April 2026 | 215 |
| March 2026 | 165 |
| February 2026 | 191 |
| January 2026 | 184 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 178 |
| October 2025 | 208 |
| September 2025 | 209 |
Compared with England and Wales, Featherstone recorded notably more drugs (2.4 times the national rate), public order (2.4 times the national rate) and other crime (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (44% below) and vehicle crime (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 81 to 112, while public order fell from 364 to 296 and violence and sexual offences fell from 1,158 to 960.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 960 | 51.9 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Public order | 296 | 16.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 197 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 8.6 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Drugs | 146 | 7.9 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Other theft | 98 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Other crime | 93 | 5.0 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 3.5 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Featherstone; the highest is Castleford Central and Glasshoughton (196.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Crofton, Ryhill and Walton (62.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Featherstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton | 1,864 | 101.1 | -16% |
| Altofts and Whitwood | 1,483 | 79.9 | -34% |
| Pontefract South | 1,344 | 86.5 | -28% |
| Pontefract North | 2,894 | 143.1 | +19% |
| Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 3,524 | 196.9 | +64% |
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 973 | 62.4 | -48% |
| Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 2,250 | 129.4 | +7% |
| Hemsworth | 2,013 | 116.7 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Featherstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Havertop Lane” (426).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Havertop Lane | 426 |
| On or near Supermarket | 116 |
| On or near Whiteley Street | 58 |
| On or near Huntwick Drive | 49 |
| On or near Leatham Drive | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Huntwick Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Belmont Street | 35 |
| On or near Priory Road | 34 |
| On or near George Street | 33 |
Of the 2,068 crimes in Featherstone with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 160 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 759 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 443 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 251 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 208 | 10.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 115 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 103 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 57 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 37 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Featherstone has an estimated population of 18,506 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), more social housing (26%, against 17%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Featherstone average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Featherstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Featherstone a safe place to live?
Featherstone recorded 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 820th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Featherstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 960 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (296).
Is crime in Featherstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Featherstone was down 10% on the year before: 2,228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Featherstone?
About 18,506 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Featherstone?
Featherstone is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.