Honley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Honley's crime profile in January 2026 revealed a stark contrast to typical seasonal patterns, with a 300% surge in public order offences emerging as the most unexpected shift. This category, which includes disturbances such as noise complaints and anti-social behaviour, rose from one incident in December to four in January, defying the usual post-holiday lull in such reports. The overall crime rate stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 51% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.2%) and other crime (8.2%). This concentration of violent crimes is consistent with Honley's position as a smaller built-up area within Kirklees, where community dynamics and local policing strategies may influence reporting patterns. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, post-holiday economic activity, and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to the lower property crime rates, with only 9 property-related incidents recorded. However, the unexpected rise in public order offences suggests a potential shift in local interactions or enforcement priorities, warranting further observation in subsequent months.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 300% increase in public order offences, a category that rose from one incident in December to four. This spike was accompanied by a 150% rise in anti-social behaviour, which moved from two to five incidents, and a 100% increase in 'other crime', which expanded from two to four cases. These shifts contrast sharply with the steep declines in burglary (-83.3%), other theft (-71.4%), and shoplifting (-66.7%), all of which fell to single-digit figures. The violent crime category, which constitutes 51% of all reported crimes, remained significantly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000), recording 1.3 per 1,000. Honley's anti-social behaviour rate (0.3 per 1,000) was 68% below the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), suggesting a broader trend of lower community disturbances. For residents, the sharp increase in public order offences may indicate a need for heightened awareness during early evening hours, when such incidents are most likely to occur.

Honley's crime rate in January 2026 (2.6 per 1,000) marked a 25.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in overall crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 381 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the broader seasonal context of January—shorter daylight hours and post-holiday economic activity. Compared to the UK average, Honley's violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) was 48% below the national figure (2.5 per 1,000), while its anti-social behaviour rate (0.3 per 1,000) was 68% below the UK average (0.9 per 1,000). This suggests that Honley's built-up area within Kirklees maintains a safer profile than many comparable urban centres. The stark contrast between Honley's low property crime rates and the UK's higher rates (e.g. 0.4 per 1,000 for vehicle crime) may be attributed to the area's smaller scale and potentially stronger community cohesion, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.