Crime in Haverhill West: statistics, rates and trends
210 crimes were recorded in Haverhill West in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haverhill West at a glance
- Crime trends in Haverhill West
- Types of crime in Haverhill West
- Haverhill West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haverhill West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haverhill West
- Demographics of Haverhill West
- Questions about crime in Haverhill West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (93), criminal damage and arson (23), anti-social behaviour (18) and shoplifting (18) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,437th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Haverhill West | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 210 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.4 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,198 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Haverhill West of any year here (210 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 210 | 40.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 223 | 42.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 225 | 43.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 239 | 46.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 304 | 58.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 274 | 52.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 355 | 68.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 413 | 79.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 352 | 67.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) and criminal damage and arson (34% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 17.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haverhill West; the highest is Newmarket East (102.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Withersfield (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haverhill West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill South | 595 | 66.2 | +64% |
| Haverhill North | 293 | 89.8 | +122% |
| Haverhill East | 529 | 84.9 | +110% |
| Withersfield | 123 | 37.7 | -7% |
| Clare, Hundon & Kedington | 452 | 47.7 | +18% |
| Newmarket East | 873 | 102.1 | +153% |
| Newmarket West | 247 | 57.5 | +42% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Haverhill West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Chimswell Way | 21 |
| On or near Teasel Close | 12 |
| On or near Baines Coney | 11 |
| On or near Haycocks Road | 11 |
| On or near Shardlow Close | 10 |
| On or near Willow Close | 10 |
| On or near Brybank Road | 9 |
| On or near William Blake Court | 9 |
| On or near Gainsborough Road | 8 |
Of the 192 crimes in Haverhill West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 8.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Haverhill West has an estimated population of 5,198 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haverhill West average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haverhill West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haverhill West a safe place to live?
Haverhill West recorded 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,437th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haverhill West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (23).
Is crime in Haverhill West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haverhill West was down 6% on the year before: 210 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haverhill West?
About 5,198 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haverhill West?
Haverhill West 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.