Honley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Honley's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that is 63.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's overall safety, particularly in comparison to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (18%) and burglary (10%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within Kirklees, where the proximity of schools and community hubs may influence the types of crimes recorded. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return to school and university freshers, appears to have had a mixed impact. While the 9.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences may reflect the stabilising effect of structured routines, the rise in burglary and robbery suggests vulnerabilities in property security that warrant attention. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Honley's rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 57% below, illustrating a strong local performance in this category. However, the slight increase in burglary compared to the UK average indicates areas for improvement. As the nights draw in and the academic year begins, the interplay between community activity and crime patterns will remain a critical focus for local authorities.

September 2025 saw a 9.1% monthly decline in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 22 to 20 incidents. This reduction, likely linked to the start of the academic year and the transition to darker evenings, may partly explain the shift in crime patterns. Conversely, burglary increased by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a jump that contrasts with the UK average burglary rate of 0.3 per 1,000, where Honley's rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 7% above. Robbery also surged by 100%, with one incident reported in September, marking a significant change from August's zero. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 72.7%, from 11 to 3, a drop that may reflect the return of students and families to structured routines as schools reopened. Shoplifting remained 67% below the UK average, with 3 incidents reported, underscoring Honley's continued strength in preventing retail-related crime.

Honley's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 13.6% compared to August's 2.4 per 1,000, reaching 2.7 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in specific crime categories. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a figure consistent with prior months but now slightly higher due to the rise in burglary and property-related offences. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 373 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that remains far below the UK average. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low crime environment in Honley, even as local factors contribute to minor fluctuations. The population context further highlights that, despite the 13.6% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains low in proportion to Honley's 18,652 residents, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile compared to national benchmarks.