Crime in Haverhill: statistics, rates and trends

2,011 crimes were recorded in Haverhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 948 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Haverhill has the 730th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Haverhill was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,744 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,845). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 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 burglary (+88%) and shoplifting (+41%). The largest falls were in public order (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Haverhill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haverhill recorded 948 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Haverhill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haverhill recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Haverhill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haverhill recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Haverhill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haverhill recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Haverhill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haverhill recorded 129 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 17% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Haverhill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haverhill recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Haverhill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haverhill recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Haverhill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haverhill recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Haverhill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haverhill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Haverhill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haverhill recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Haverhill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haverhill recorded 38 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Haverhill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haverhill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Haverhill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haverhill recorded 7 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 down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Haverhill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haverhill recorded 6 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 towns closest to Haverhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haverhill.

6 areas within Haverhill, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Haverhill Central had the highest rate (136.5 per 1,000) and Haverhill South East the lowest (32.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haverhill 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 has an estimated population of 27,558. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haverhill sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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