Figures obtained by the Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (Ikwro) showed at least 2,823 incidents of "honour-based" violence, with the highest number recorded in London.
The charity said the statistics do not give the full picture of the levels of "honour" violence in the UK , but are the best national estimate so far.
"'Honour' attacks are punishments usually carried out on women who have been accused of bringing shame on their family and in the past have included abductions, mutilations, beatings and murder," the report said.
"The number of incidents is significant, particularly when we consider the high levels of abuse that victims suffer before they seek help."
In the 12 force areas that could also provide statistics for 2009 there was a 47% increase in incidents on the previous year.
In London the number of incidents rose from 235 to 495, and in Greater Manchester from 105 to 189.
This is the second article from a right-wing news media that has said 'there has been a sharp rise of...in the past.......'
this trend usually indicates higher levels of things like this being reported. this is, on the whole, a positive step.
But you seem destined to be frequently misguided and manipulated by agenda-driven propaganda.
or maybe i have been.
possibly both of us.
Don't just do something! Stand there.