Crime Rate in Haverhill Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverhill Central

The total recorded crimes in Haverhill Central, West Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverhill Central crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Haverhill Central, encompassing approximately 3,471 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Haverhill Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Market Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Haverhill Central?

To understand the safety of Haverhill Central, we need to analyze Haverhill Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Haverhill Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 271 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Haverhill Central witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 42 other cities.

    • In 2023, Haverhill Central had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 238 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Haverhill Central witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 42 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Haverhill Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Haverhill Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Haverhill Central has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 6.62 ranking 17th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Haverhill Central crimes were 271. The crime rate of Haverhill Central in 2024 was 78.06 (year) or 6.50 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haverhill Central were around 238 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.55 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Suffolk)CrimesRank (West Suffolk)CrimesRank (West Suffolk)
Abbeygate92 11,656 11,494 1
Newmarket East54 5952 2803 2
Clare, Hundon & Kedington76 2759 3633 5
Haverhill South63 3696 5715 3
Tollgate63 4730 4678 4
Haverhill East46 6552 7531 6
St Olaves31 10604 6517 8
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market23 16442 10523 7
Southgate34 7482 8397 10
Brandon Central33 8293 17302 15
Minden24 13446 9501 9
Moreton Hall32 9386 11392 11
Haverhill North29 11248 23233 20
Newmarket North20 21375 12354 12
The Rows24 12345 14321 14
Newmarket West15 26259 22334 13
Iceni24 15374 13235 19
Lakenheath24 14265 20166 26
Brandon West23 18303 15223 21
Eastgate21 20269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath10 33302 16240 17
Rougham21 19140 27107 31
Haverhill West18 23264 21215 23
Manor18 24225 24223 22
Brandon East18 22181 26180 24
Exning15 25225 25176 25
Westgate14 27113 31141 27
The Fornhams & Great Barton14 28137 28124 28
Barningham11 3275 38123 29
Risby12 29120 2985 35
Ixworth7 36115 30109 30
Withersfield11 30103 3281 36
Barrow11 3177 3768 38
Bardwell6 3993 34101 32
Stanton8 3589 3595 33
Horringer10 34100 3391 34
Kentford & Moulton1 4381 3669 37
Pakenham & Troston6 3756 3965 39
Mildenhall Queensway6 3844 4036 43
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3 4144 4147 40
Haverhill South East5 4035 4337 42
Chedburgh & Chevington1 4240 4240 41

Haverhill Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202413
August 20245
July 202410
June 202422
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Haverhill Central in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Haverhill Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Market Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Recreation Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Fennels Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hamlet Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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