Crime in Honley: statistics, rates and trends
681 crimes were recorded in Honley in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
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681 crimes were recorded in Honley in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 338 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Honley has the 1,192nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Honley | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 681 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.0 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,197 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Honley was highest in the year to July 2019 (827 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (681). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 681 | 48.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 718 | 50.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 691 | 48.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 792 | 55.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 769 | 54.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 771 | 54.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 803 | 56.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 827 | 58.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 742 | 52.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Honley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+29%) and other theft (+19%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-24%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 23.8 | 0.70 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -21% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -10% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.0 | 0.44 | +2% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +19% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.0 | 0.97 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.6 | 0.20 | -4% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -40% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Honley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Honley recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Honley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Honley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Honley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Honley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Honley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Honley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Honley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Honley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Honley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Honley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Honley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Honley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Honley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Honley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Honley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Honley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Honley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Honley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Honley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Honley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Honley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Honley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Honley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Honley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltham | 611 | 64.9 | +35% |
| Lepton | 389 | 77.3 | +61% |
| Huddersfield | 17,335 | 115.5 | +141% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 764 | 72.7 | +52% |
| Skelmanthorpe | 280 | 51.2 | +7% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 330 | 65.1 | +36% |
| Elland | 1,891 | 123.8 | +158% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | +73% |
1 areas within Honley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Holme Valley South had the highest rate (50.9 per 1,000) and Holme Valley South the lowest (50.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Valley South | Neighbourhood | 19,432 | 989 | 50.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Honley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Wall Nook Lane | 27 |
| On or near Lydgate Close | 21 |
| On or near Heys Road | 18 |
| On or near The Cutting | 18 |
| On or near Thirstin Road | 16 |
| On or near Roundway | 15 |
| On or near Banks Road | 14 |
| On or near New Mill Road | 14 |
| On or near Huddersfield Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Honley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 267 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Honley has an estimated population of 14,197. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Honley sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Honley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Honley a safe place to live?
Honley recorded 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Honley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Honley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honley was down 5% on the year before: 681 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 718 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Honley?
Honley is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Honley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.