Crime in Haverhill East: statistics, rates and trends
541 crimes were recorded in Haverhill East in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Haverhill East at a glance
- Crime trends in Haverhill East
- Types of crime in Haverhill East
- Haverhill East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haverhill East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haverhill East
- Population and deprivation in Haverhill East
- Questions about crime in Haverhill East
- About this data
541 crimes were recorded in Haverhill East in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 254 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haverhill East has the 1,606th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haverhill East | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 541 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.8 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,233 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haverhill East was highest in the year to July 2021 (843 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (499). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 541 | 86.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 499 | 80.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 515 | 82.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 624 | 100.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 808 | 129.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 843 | 135.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 792 | 127.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 748 | 120.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 746 | 119.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haverhill East 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+55%) and shoplifting (+38%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and public order (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 40.8 | 1.19 | +1% |
| Other theft | 62 | 9.9 | 1.56 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 8.0 | 1.18 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 5.8 | 0.70 | +38% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.9 | 0.25 | +4% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.5 | 1.67 | +83% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.0 | 0.62 | +58% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +50% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.4 | 1.49 | +80% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.48 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Haverhill East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haverhill East recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 47.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haverhill East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haverhill East recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haverhill East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haverhill East recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haverhill East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haverhill East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haverhill East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haverhill East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haverhill East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haverhill East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haverhill East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haverhill East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haverhill East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haverhill East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haverhill East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haverhill East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haverhill East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haverhill East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haverhill East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haverhill East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haverhill East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haverhill East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Haverhill East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haverhill East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haverhill East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haverhill East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haverhill East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill North | 296 | 90.7 | +5% |
| Haverhill South | 596 | 66.3 | -24% |
| Haverhill West | 215 | 41.4 | -52% |
| Withersfield | 124 | 38.0 | -56% |
| Clare, Hundon & Kedington | 439 | 46.3 | -47% |
| Newmarket East | 893 | 104.4 | +20% |
| Newmarket West | 253 | 58.9 | -32% |
| Newmarket North | 357 | 72.4 | -17% |
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 Haverhill East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Yeldham Place | 48 |
| On or near Waveney Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Eden Road | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Pipers Close | 27 |
| On or near Station Road | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 21 |
| On or near Deben Road | 20 |
| On or near Hardwick Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haverhill East 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 | 209 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 24.2% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.3% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Haverhill East has an estimated population of 6,233. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haverhill East sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haverhill East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Haverhill East a safe place to live?
Haverhill East recorded 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Haverhill East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (62).
Is crime in Haverhill East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haverhill East was up 8% on the year before: 541 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 499 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haverhill East?
Haverhill East is policed by Suffolk. 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 Haverhill East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.