Crime in Haverhill South: statistics, rates and trends
595 crimes were recorded in Haverhill South in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haverhill South at a glance
- Crime trends in Haverhill South
- Types of crime in Haverhill South
- Haverhill South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haverhill South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haverhill South
- Demographics of Haverhill South
- Questions about crime in Haverhill South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (303), criminal damage and arson (61) and anti-social behaviour (51) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,378th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Haverhill South | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 595 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,984 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haverhill South peaked in the year to August 2020 (978 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (583). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 595 | 66.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 583 | 64.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 677 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 758 | 84.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 821 | 91.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 892 | 99.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 978 | 108.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 833 | 92.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 875 | 97.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and public order (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 51 and other theft rose from 33 to 44, while public order fell from 50 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 303 | 33.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 5.7 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haverhill South; the highest is Newmarket East (102.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Withersfield (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haverhill South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill West | 210 | 40.4 | -39% |
| Haverhill North | 293 | 89.8 | +36% |
| Haverhill East | 529 | 84.9 | +28% |
| Withersfield | 123 | 37.7 | -43% |
| Clare, Hundon & Kedington | 452 | 47.7 | -28% |
| Newmarket East | 873 | 102.1 | +54% |
| Newmarket West | 247 | 57.5 | -13% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Haverhill South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harrow Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harrow Road | 27 |
| On or near Forest Glade | 25 |
| On or near Ixworth Road | 24 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 21 |
| On or near Layer Road | 20 |
| On or near Holbrook Road | 18 |
| On or near Primrose Hill | 16 |
| On or near Connaught Road | 15 |
| On or near Buckingham Road | 14 |
| On or near Broadcroft Crescent | 13 |
Of the 544 crimes in Haverhill South with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 232 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 16.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 8.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Haverhill South has an estimated population of 8,984 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haverhill South average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Haverhill South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haverhill South a safe place to live?
Haverhill South recorded 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,378th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haverhill South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (61).
Is crime in Haverhill South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haverhill South was up 2% on the year before: 595 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 583 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haverhill South?
About 8,984 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haverhill South?
Haverhill South 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.