Crime in Haverhill: statistics, rates and trends
1,983 crimes were recorded in Haverhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haverhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Haverhill
- Types of crime in Haverhill
- Haverhill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Haverhill
- Streets with the most crime in Haverhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haverhill
- Demographics of Haverhill
- Questions about crime in Haverhill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (937), criminal damage and arson (191) and other theft (153) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 745th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Haverhill | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,983 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 27,558 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haverhill peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,755 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,869). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,983 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,869 | 67.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,935 | 70.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,125 | 77.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,725 | 98.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,652 | 96.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,722 | 98.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,755 | 100.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,631 | 95.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 184 |
| June 2026 | 179 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 170 |
| March 2026 | 209 |
| February 2026 | 155 |
| January 2026 | 164 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 189 |
| September 2025 | 169 |
Compared with England and Wales, Haverhill recorded notably more possession of weapons (35% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and vehicle crime (60% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 47 to 76 and shoplifting rose from 75 to 113, while public order fell from 166 to 128 and vehicle crime fell from 66 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 937 | 34.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 153 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 4.9 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 128 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 4.1 | 8.5 | +51% |
| Burglary | 76 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Other crime | 69 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Drugs | 59 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -8% |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Haverhill; the highest is Sudbury (76.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Shelford and Stapleford (33.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haverhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 708 | 45.0 | -37% |
| Newmarket | 1,512 | 73.7 | +2% |
| Sawston | 312 | 41.6 | -42% |
| Halstead (Braintree) | 919 | 57.8 | -20% |
| Great Shelford and Stapleford | 225 | 33.5 | -53% |
| Sudbury | 1,860 | 76.9 | +7% |
| Burwell | 325 | 50.0 | -30% |
| Great Dunmow | 660 | 65.6 | -9% |
Of the 6 areas within Haverhill, Haverhill Central had the highest crime rate (134.7 per 1,000) and Haverhill South East the lowest (31.1), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Central | Neighbourhood | 2,271 | 306 | 134.7 |
| Haverhill North | Neighbourhood | 3,263 | 293 | 89.8 |
| Haverhill East | Neighbourhood | 6,233 | 529 | 84.9 |
| Haverhill South | Neighbourhood | 8,984 | 595 | 66.2 |
| Haverhill West | Neighbourhood | 5,198 | 210 | 40.4 |
| Haverhill South East | Neighbourhood | 1,609 | 50 | 31.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Haverhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near High Street | 52 |
| On or near Yeldham Place | 51 |
| On or near Market Hill | 43 |
| On or near Murton Slade | 42 |
| On or near Copellis Close | 41 |
| On or near Waveney Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Eden Road | 34 |
| On or near Queen Street | 30 |
Of the 1,847 crimes in Haverhill with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 681 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 425 | 23.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 256 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 125 | 6.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Haverhill has an estimated population of 27,558 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haverhill average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Haverhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haverhill a safe place to live?
Haverhill recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 745th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Haverhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 937 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (191).
Is crime in Haverhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haverhill was up 6% on the year before: 1,983 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,869 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haverhill?
About 27,558 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haverhill?
Haverhill 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.