Crime Rate in Haverhill Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverhill Central

The total recorded crimes in Haverhill Central, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverhill Central crime rate of 8.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Haverhill Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the West Suffolk.

    • 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 areas in the West Suffolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Haverhill Central has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 8.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haverhill Central)CrimesRank (Haverhill Central)CrimesRank (Haverhill Central)
Abbeygate99 21,656 11,494 1
Newmarket East99 1952 2803 2
Haverhill South52 6696 5715 3
Clare, Hundon & Kedington68 3759 3633 5
Tollgate48 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East56 4552 7531 6
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market55 5442 10523 7
St Olaves46 8604 6517 8
Southgate31 11482 8397 10
Minden28 16446 9501 9
The Rows39 9345 14321 14
Iceni33 10374 13235 19
Moreton Hall26 20386 11392 11
Newmarket North23 22375 12354 12
Exning30 12225 25176 25
Newmarket West12 31259 22334 13
Haverhill West29 13264 21215 23
Brandon Central29 14293 17302 15
Brandon West28 15303 15223 21
Eastgate18 26269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath21 24302 16240 17
Haverhill North27 18248 23233 20
Lakenheath26 19265 20166 26
Manor24 21225 24223 22
Rougham21 23140 27107 31
Brandon East21 25181 26180 24
Westgate8 34113 31141 27
Withersfield13 27103 3281 36
The Fornhams & Great Barton12 32137 28124 28
Barningham12 2875 38123 29
Risby4 42120 2985 35
Haverhill South East12 2935 4337 42
Ixworth10 33115 30109 30
Barrow12 3077 3768 38
Bardwell4 4193 34101 32
Stanton6 3789 3595 33
Horringer7 36100 3391 34
Mildenhall Queensway7 3544 4036 43
Kentford & Moulton4 4081 3669 37
Whepstead & Wickhambrook6 3844 4147 40
Pakenham & Troston3 4356 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41

Haverhill Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
October 20247

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Camps Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Beaumont Vale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Helions Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Clements Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Market Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Mill Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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