Crime in Haverhill South: statistics, rates and trends

596 crimes were recorded in Haverhill South in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 304 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haverhill South has the 2,379th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Haverhill South was highest in the year to July 2020 (980 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (585). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haverhill South 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 possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+33%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Haverhill South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haverhill South recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 51.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Haverhill South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haverhill South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Haverhill South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haverhill South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Haverhill South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haverhill South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Haverhill South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haverhill South recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Haverhill South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haverhill South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 182% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Haverhill South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haverhill South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Haverhill South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haverhill South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Haverhill South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haverhill South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Haverhill South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haverhill South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Haverhill South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haverhill South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Haverhill South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haverhill South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Haverhill South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haverhill South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Haverhill South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haverhill South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haverhill South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haverhill South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haverhill South 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.

Haverhill South has an estimated population of 8,984. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haverhill South sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.