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Crime in Haverhill

Haverhill had 518 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 22 West Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% above the middle West Suffolk area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

CB9, West Suffolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Haverhill

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78.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 22West Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common242 in 3 months

Month by month

215 Mar 178 Apr 175 May 183 Jun 195 Jul 140 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Haverhill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24247%
theft459%
anti-social behaviour448%
public order398%
criminal damage387%
shoplifting367%
burglary214%
other crime173%

Haverhill against West Suffolk

TypeHaverhill per 1,000Middle West Suffolk areaChange
Violence36.619▼ 8%
Burglary3.22.5▲ 5%
Vehicle crime1.41.7▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour6.73.3▲ 2%
Theft and robbery7.74.7▲ 16%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Haverhill78.4▼ 9%
Kedington12.6▼ 36%
Steeple Bumpstead9.6▼ 60%
See every West Suffolk area ranked on the crime in West Suffolk page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Haverhill a safe area?

Haverhill had about 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 22 West Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Haverhill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (242), followed by theft (45) and anti-social behaviour (44).