Honley Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Honley’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 42.2% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—60% below the UK average of 8.5—Honley continues to show a starkly lower level of criminal activity than the national picture. This is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour (10.9% of total crimes), shoplifting (10.9%), and public order offences (7.8%), all of which remain significantly below UK averages. The area’s relatively low rates may be influenced by its character as a built-up area within Kirklees, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to a safer environment. Seasonal factors also play a role: as June marks the beginning of summer, the longer days and increased tourism in nearby coastal areas could influence patterns of retail crime, though this appears to be offset by lower levels of violent crime compared to national trends. The balance between property crimes (32.7%) and violent crimes (42.2%) further illustrates a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal offences rather than theft or burglary, which are both well below UK averages. This suggests that local initiatives or demographic factors—such as a lower proportion of transient populations—may be contributing to the area’s comparatively low rates of property-related crime. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the significant increase in shoplifting and other theft in June highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in retail spaces and public areas during the summer months.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 600% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 7 incidents—a stark spike that may partly explain the overall rise in crime rate. This surge, combined with a 200% increase in other theft and a 100% rise in vehicle crime, points to a shift in criminal activity that could be influenced by the start of summer, when retail and outdoor activity typically increase. Conversely, burglary and public order offences both declined, with burglary falling by 33.3% and public order by 28.6%. These decreases may reflect the impact of targeted local enforcement or seasonal changes in public behaviour. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 42.2% of all crimes—remain 49% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, suggesting that Honley’s community may have stronger social cohesion or policing strategies that mitigate more severe crimes. The local anti-social behaviour rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 73% below the UK average, further illustrating the area’s relatively low levels of disruptive activity.

Honley's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 28.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Locally, the monthly total of 64 crimes translates to roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a community of 18,652 residents. Over the course of June, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 291 residents provides context for how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. This rate, though below the UK average, highlights the importance of maintaining community vigilance. The population-scaled perspective shows that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on residents’ sense of safety, particularly when combined with seasonal factors such as the start of summer, which may influence patterns of public behaviour and activity.