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Crime in North Featherstone

North Featherstone had 44 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 72nd of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was down 33% on the three months before.

WF7, Wakefield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of North Featherstone

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58.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
72 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
-33%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 23 Apr 25 May 23 Jun 13 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of North Featherstone. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2148%
anti-social behaviour716%
vehicle crime37%
burglary37%
criminal damage37%
theft37%
public order37%
robbery12%

North Featherstone against Wakefield

TypeNorth Featherstone per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence27.944.8▼ 45%
Burglary44.4–
Vehicle crime44.3–
Anti-social behaviour9.315.6–
Theft and robbery5.38.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitwood168.2▼ 2%
Glasshoughton161.9▲ 13%
Micklefields136.4▼ 22%
Featherstone116.9▼ 13%
Cutsyke113.7▼ 7%
Purston Jaglin98.3▼ 7%
North Featherstone58.5▼ 33%
See every Wakefield area ranked on the crime in Wakefield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is North Featherstone a safe area?

North Featherstone had about 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 72 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in North Featherstone?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and vehicle crime (3).