Crime Rate in Haverhill South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverhill South

The total recorded crimes in Haverhill South, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverhill South crime rate of 6.77 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 South, encompassing approximately 8,275 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Haverhill South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 6
  • Leather Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Haverhill South?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Haverhill South reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 696 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haverhill South witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Haverhill South experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 715 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haverhill South witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Haverhill South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Haverhill South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haverhill South has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 6.77 ranking 4th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Haverhill South crimes were 696. The crime rate of Haverhill South in 2024 was 84.10 (year) or 7.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haverhill South were around 715 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.40 (year) or 7.20 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haverhill South)CrimesRank (Haverhill South)CrimesRank (Haverhill South)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Clare, Hundon & Kedington90 1759 3633 5
Newmarket East79 3952 2803 2
Tollgate35 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East42 5552 7531 6
St Olaves29 12604 6517 8
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market36 6442 10523 7
Southgate25 13482 8397 10
Iceni33 8374 13235 19
Minden30 10446 9501 9
Haverhill Central31 9271 18238 18
Moreton Hall25 15386 11392 11
Newmarket North29 11375 12354 12
Newmarket West20 16259 22334 13
The Rows20 17345 14321 14
Brandon Central25 14293 17302 15
Brandon West13 27303 15223 21
Eastgate18 21269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath19 18302 16240 17
Manor18 19225 24223 22
Haverhill North17 23248 23233 20
Lakenheath16 24265 20166 26
Rougham18 20140 27107 31
Haverhill West15 25264 21215 23
Brandon East18 22181 26180 24
Exning11 29225 25176 25
Haverhill South East14 2635 4337 42
Westgate10 31113 31141 27
The Fornhams & Great Barton5 38137 28124 28
Withersfield13 28103 3281 36
Barningham6 3675 38123 29
Risby5 40120 2985 35
Ixworth5 37115 30109 30
Bardwell10 3093 34101 32
Stanton7 3289 3595 33
Horringer6 35100 3391 34
Kentford & Moulton7 3381 3669 37
Barrow6 3477 3768 38
Pakenham & Troston3 4156 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3 4244 4147 40
Mildenhall Queensway1 4344 4036 43

Haverhill South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202531
March 202536
February 202516
January 202533
December 202426
November 202422
October 202432
September 202419
August 202423
July 202437
June 2024112
May 202419

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Haverhill South in May 2025

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

1. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Leather Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Connaught Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
4. James Dunn Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Forest Glade (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Nayland Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ixworth Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hazel Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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