Is Essington & Featherstone Safe?
Crime statistics for Essington & Featherstone. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 597 total crimes recorded in Essington & Featherstone
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Essington & Featherstone — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essington & Featherstone safe?
Essington & Featherstone has a CrimeRadar safety score of 69/100, rated Safe. A total of 191 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Essington & Featherstone is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Essington & Featherstone in the last 12 months?
191 crimes were recorded in Essington & Featherstone in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 8.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (208 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 167 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Essington & Featherstone?
The most common crime in Essington & Featherstone is Violent Crime, with 167 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 87.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Essington & Featherstone increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Essington & Featherstone is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.2% — from 208 crimes in the previous 12 months to 191 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Essington & Featherstone?
Essington & Featherstone has a safety score of 69 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Essington & Featherstone compare to the Staffordshire Police average?
Essington & Featherstone has a safety score of 69/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 24/100. Essington & Featherstone is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Essington & Featherstone?
51.4% of crimes recorded in Essington & Featherstone resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Staffordshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Essington & Featherstone?
167 violent crimes were recorded in Essington & Featherstone in the last 12 months — representing 87.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 57 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Essington & Featherstone last updated?
The crime data for Essington & Featherstone was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Essington & Featherstone with other areas?
You can compare Essington & Featherstone with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.