Honley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a continuation of Honley's lower-than-average crime trend, with an overall rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents — 64.8% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent pattern of safety in this built-up area within Kirklees. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, followed by burglary (10.9%) and criminal damage and arson (10.9%). These figures are notable when compared to UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Honley were 52% below the national rate, while burglary matched the UK average exactly. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with limited outdoor activity — likely contributed to the overall lower crime rate, as outdoor-based crimes such as vehicle theft and shoplifting saw reductions. However, the spike in criminal damage and arson, which rose 400% from January, suggests localized factors may have influenced this category. The area's crime profile appears to be shaped by its character as a relatively quiet built-up area, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. While the overall rate remains low, the significant increase in drug-related crimes (up 100%) and possession of weapons (up 100%) warrants attention, though these remain well below UK averages. This suggests that while Honley is generally safe, targeted interventions may be needed to address emerging trends.

February 2024 saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, while significant, remains far below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (Honley's rate was 0.3). Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, from 6 to 3, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during winter. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) was 52% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area's relatively stable community dynamics. Shoplifting fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, suggesting potential deterrents such as increased retail security measures. The 100% increase in drug-related crimes, from 1 to 2, highlights a small but notable shift in the crime profile, though these remain well below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Residents might find the 81% reduction in anti-social behaviour, from 5 to 3 incidents, a positive development, indicating possible success in community-focused policing initiatives.

Honley's crime rate in February 2024 dropped by 17.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued downward trend. The monthly rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents is significantly lower than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relative safety. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over 29 days, a figure that, while low, highlights the consistent presence of minor incidents. When considering monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 405 residents, a statistic that, when compared to the UK average (which is not provided here), would likely show Honley's residents face a much lower risk. This is particularly notable given the area's population of 18,652, where the low crime rate suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The shift from January's rate of 3.0 to February's 2.5 per 1,000 may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the absence of a UK daily or monthly exposure figure means this remains a local context-specific observation.