Honley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Honley’s crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 55.6% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 40 incidents, remains 24% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a broader trend of lower violent crime in the area. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences follow closely, each contributing 8.3% of total crimes, though both are significantly below national rates—anti-social behaviour is 79% below the UK average, while public order offences are 51% below. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places Honley 52.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a disparity that aligns with the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area within Kirklees. Seasonal factors may influence these figures; as June marks the start of summer, increased foot traffic and longer evenings could contribute to a higher proportion of violent and public order offences. However, the relatively low crime rate suggests that local policing strategies, community cohesion, or the area’s demographic makeup—such as a lower proportion of transient populations—may play a role in maintaining safety. Property-related crimes, including vehicle crime and theft, show mixed trends, with some categories rising sharply while others decline, indicating the need for ongoing analysis to understand these fluctuations.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to five incidents. This surge, coupled with a 300% rise in other theft and a 100% increase in robbery, points to shifting patterns in property-related offences. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting both declined sharply—burglary fell by two-thirds, and shoplifting dropped by 60%—though these decreases may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during the early summer. Violence and sexual offences, which make up 55.6% of all crimes, remain 24% below the UK average, a figure that underscores Honley’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends. For residents, the spike in vehicle crime highlights the need for heightened vigilance in parking areas, particularly as summer activities increase local traffic and potential vulnerabilities.

Honley's crime rate remained stable at 3.9 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime patterns, though seasonal factors may influence underlying trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of Honley within Kirklees. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the population of 18,652. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, local characteristics—such as the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces—may contribute to this disparity. The population-scaled perspective highlights that crime remains a relatively rare occurrence for residents, though targeted categories like vehicle crime and theft show notable fluctuations that warrant closer examination.