Crime in Featherstone (Wakefield): statistics, rates and trends
1,405 crimes were recorded in Featherstone (Wakefield) in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Featherstone (Wakefield) at a glance
- Crime trends in Featherstone (Wakefield)
- Types of crime in Featherstone (Wakefield)
- Featherstone (Wakefield) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Featherstone (Wakefield)
- Streets with the most crime in Featherstone (Wakefield)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Featherstone (Wakefield)
- Population and deprivation in Featherstone (Wakefield)
- Questions about crime in Featherstone (Wakefield)
- About this data
1,405 crimes were recorded in Featherstone (Wakefield) in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 691 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Featherstone (Wakefield) has the 249th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Featherstone (Wakefield) | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,405 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.9 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,664 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Featherstone (Wakefield) was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,600 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,400). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,405 | 110.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,477 | 116.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,478 | 116.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,600 | 126.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,449 | 114.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,526 | 120.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,584 | 125.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,400 | 110.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,410 | 111.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 123 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 146 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Featherstone (Wakefield) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+64%) and shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-42%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 691 | 54.6 | 1.59 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 9.2 | 1.35 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 8.4 | 1.01 | +22% |
| Public order | 88 | 6.9 | 1.05 | -42% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -22% |
| Other crime | 59 | 4.7 | 2.21 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +20% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +3% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.8 | 0.87 | +64% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.2 | 0.88 | +275% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 691 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Featherstone (Wakefield)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Featherstone (Wakefield), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Featherstone (Wakefield).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 4,120 | 120.6 | +9% |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 387 | 58.1 | -48% |
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,044 | 89.3 | -20% |
| Castleford | 6,842 | 146.8 | +32% |
| Crofton | 440 | 65.7 | -41% |
| Hemsworth | 1,374 | 138.3 | +25% |
| Knottingley | 1,499 | 166.6 | +50% |
| Allerton Bywater | 718 | 89.2 | -20% |
1 areas within Featherstone (Wakefield), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Featherstone had the highest rate (123.6 per 1,000) and Featherstone the lowest (123.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone | Neighbourhood | 18,506 | 2,288 | 123.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Featherstone (Wakefield) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Whiteley Street | 61 |
| On or near Huntwick Drive | 50 |
| On or near Leatham Drive | 44 |
| On or near Clark Court | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Priory Road | 34 |
| On or near Huntwick Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Hillcrest Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Featherstone (Wakefield) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 539 | 38.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 354 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 11.2% |
| Not recorded | 120 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 29 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Featherstone (Wakefield) has an estimated population of 12,664. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Featherstone (Wakefield) sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.9% |
Is Featherstone (Wakefield) a safe place to live?
Featherstone (Wakefield) recorded 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Featherstone (Wakefield)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 691 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Featherstone (Wakefield) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Featherstone (Wakefield) was down 5% on the year before: 1,405 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,477 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Featherstone (Wakefield)?
Featherstone (Wakefield) is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Featherstone (Wakefield). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.