Crime in Honley: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Honley in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (340), anti-social behaviour (65) and public order (55) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,174th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Honley | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 690 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.6 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,197 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Honley of any year here (690 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 690 | 48.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 710 | 50.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 709 | 49.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 750 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 782 | 55.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 773 | 54.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 801 | 56.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 826 | 58.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 751 | 52.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (81% below) and anti-social behaviour (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 32 and other theft rose from 29 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 90 to 65 and vehicle crime fell from 33 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 23.9 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Public order | 55 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 40 | 2.8 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 1.7 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.6 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltham | 601 | 63.8 | +31% |
| Lepton | 395 | 78.5 | +61% |
| Huddersfield | 17,230 | 114.8 | +136% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 742 | 70.6 | +45% |
| Skelmanthorpe | 272 | 49.7 | +2% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 329 | 64.9 | +33% |
| Elland | 1,858 | 121.7 | +150% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | +70% |
Holme Valley South is the one area listed within Honley, with 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Valley South | Neighbourhood | 19,432 | 1,004 | 51.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Honley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Wall Nook Lane | 28 |
| On or near Lydgate Close | 22 |
| On or near Heys Road | 18 |
| On or near The Cutting | 18 |
| On or near Banks Road | 16 |
| On or near New Mill Road | 16 |
| On or near Thirstin Road | 16 |
| On or near Roundway | 15 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
Of the 625 crimes in Honley with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Honley has an estimated population of 14,197 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Honley average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Honley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Honley a safe place to live?
Honley recorded 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,174th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Honley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Honley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honley was down 3% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Honley?
About 14,197 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Honley?
Honley is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.