Crime in Haverhill East: statistics, rates and trends
529 crimes were recorded in Haverhill East in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Haverhill East
- Questions about crime in Haverhill East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (243), other theft (57) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,676th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Haverhill East | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 529 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.9 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,233 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haverhill East peaked in the year to August 2021 (820 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (508). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 529 | 84.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 511 | 82.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 508 | 81.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 597 | 95.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 813 | 130.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 820 | 131.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 802 | 128.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 760 | 121.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 741 | 118.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Haverhill East recorded notably more other crime (75% above the national rate) and other theft (42% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below) and shoplifting (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 27 to 40 and other theft rose from 43 to 57, while public order fell from 49 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 39.0 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Other theft | 57 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 6.4 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Public order | 33 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.9 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haverhill East; the highest is Newmarket East (102.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Withersfield (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haverhill East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill North | 293 | 89.8 | +6% |
| Haverhill South | 595 | 66.2 | -22% |
| Haverhill West | 210 | 40.4 | -52% |
| Withersfield | 123 | 37.7 | -56% |
| Clare, Hundon & Kedington | 452 | 47.7 | -44% |
| Newmarket East | 873 | 102.1 | +20% |
| Newmarket West | 247 | 57.5 | -32% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Haverhill East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Yeldham Place” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Yeldham Place | 51 |
| On or near Waveney Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Eden Road | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Station Road | 28 |
| On or near Pipers Close | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 20 |
| On or near Deben Road | 19 |
| On or near Hardwick Road | 18 |
Of the 505 crimes in Haverhill East with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Haverhill East has an estimated population of 6,233 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haverhill East average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Haverhill East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haverhill East a safe place to live?
Haverhill East recorded 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,676th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Haverhill East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (57).
Is crime in Haverhill East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haverhill East was up 4% on the year before: 529 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 511 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haverhill East?
About 6,233 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haverhill East?
Haverhill East is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.