Crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire): statistics, rates and trends
344 crimes were recorded in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- Questions about crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
- About this data
344 crimes were recorded in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Featherstone (South Staffordshire) has the 1,098th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 344 | 6,644 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,409 | 114,423 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) was highest in the year to July 2023 (645 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (334). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 344 | 53.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 334 | 52.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 384 | 59.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 645 | 100.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 594 | 92.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 617 | 96.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 460 | 71.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 550 | 85.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 515 | 80.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 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 vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%) and public order (+33%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-58%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 23.9 | 0.70 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 7.2 | 1.46 | -2% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.8 | 0.32 | +48% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.1 | 1.48 | +18% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.2 | 0.32 | -58% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -29% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.64 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Featherstone (South Staffordshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Featherstone (South Staffordshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Featherstone (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 881 | 54.0 | +1% |
| Codsall | 712 | 53.2 | -1% |
| Wolverhampton | 23,869 | 95.5 | +78% |
| Willenhall | 5,373 | 103.3 | +93% |
| Penkridge | 787 | 79.7 | +48% |
| Bloxwich | 6,100 | 111.9 | +108% |
| Cannock | 5,167 | 81.9 | +53% |
| Perton | 435 | 52.4 | -2% |
1 areas within Featherstone (South Staffordshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Featherstone, Sharehill & Saredon had the highest rate (53.7 per 1,000) and Featherstone, Sharehill & Saredon the lowest (53.7). 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, Sharehill & Saredon | Neighbourhood | 7,764 | 417 | 53.7 |
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 (South Staffordshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hilton Lane | 51 |
| On or near Prison | 31 |
| On or near Hmyoi Brainsford | 25 |
| On or near South Crescent | 19 |
| On or near The Avenue | 19 |
| On or near South View Close | 18 |
| On or near Hmp Oakwood | 17 |
| On or near Plover Close | 12 |
| On or near Cornflower Close | 11 |
| On or near Park Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 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 | 113 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 18.6% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% |
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) has an estimated population of 6,409. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Featherstone (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Featherstone (South Staffordshire) a safe place to live?
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 (South Staffordshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (46).
Is crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) was up 3% on the year before: 344 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 334 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Featherstone (South Staffordshire)?
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) is policed by Staffordshire. 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 (South Staffordshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.