Crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire): statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- Types of crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- Featherstone (South Staffordshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- Demographics of Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- Questions about crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (176), vehicle crime (36) and anti-social behaviour (33) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,006th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 369 | 6,804 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 59.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,409 | 114,423 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) peaked in the year to August 2023 (625 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (336). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 369 | 57.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 336 | 52.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 378 | 59.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 625 | 97.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 611 | 95.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 614 | 95.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 470 | 73.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 534 | 83.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 510 | 79.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
Compared with England and Wales, Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded notably more other crime (77% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (66% below) and public order (27% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 21 to 33 and public order rose from 26 to 31, while vehicle crime fell from 53 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.1 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Featherstone (South Staffordshire); the highest is Bloxwich (110.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Codsall (53.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Featherstone (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 896 | 54.9 | -5% |
| Codsall | 718 | 53.6 | -7% |
| Wolverhampton | 24,022 | 96.1 | +67% |
| Willenhall | 5,492 | 105.6 | +83% |
| Penkridge | 793 | 80.3 | +39% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +92% |
| Cannock | 5,179 | 82.1 | +43% |
| Perton | 452 | 54.5 | -5% |
Featherstone, Sharehill & Saredon is the one area listed within Featherstone (South Staffordshire), with 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone, Sharehill & Saredon | Neighbourhood | 7,764 | 437 | 56.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hilton Lane” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hilton Lane | 43 |
| On or near Hmyoi Brainsford | 37 |
| On or near Hmp Oakwood | 36 |
| On or near Prison | 27 |
| On or near South View Close | 22 |
| On or near South Crescent | 17 |
| On or near The Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Plover Close | 13 |
| On or near Cornflower Close | 11 |
| On or near Woodcock Gardens | 11 |
Of the 336 crimes in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) has an estimated population of 6,409 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Featherstone (South Staffordshire) average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 34.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Featherstone (South Staffordshire) a safe place to live?
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,006th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (36).
Is crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) was up 10% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Featherstone (South Staffordshire)?
About 6,409 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Featherstone (South Staffordshire)?
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.