Haverhill Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Haverhill, the crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2023 means that, on average, one in every 171 people in the area experienced a reported crime during the month. This figure is 28.9% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the town's relatively safer profile compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents. This category, while slightly above the UK average for the same type (2.9 vs 2.8 per 1,000), remains a priority for local authorities. The second most frequent category was criminal damage and arson, which saw a 23.5% increase from June. This could be linked to the summer season, when outdoor spaces and public events may create opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, which made up 10.9% of all reports, fell by nearly half compared to the previous month, reflecting seasonal shifts in community dynamics. Haverhill's lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as burglary (100% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (79% below) suggest that the town's built-up area may benefit from effective policing or community engagement strategies. These patterns align with the characteristics of a smaller, more tightly knit urban centre, where familiarity and local initiatives may contribute to crime prevention. However, the slight rise in violence and sexual offences highlights the need for targeted measures to address this category, even as the overall rate remains below the national average.

July saw significant shifts in crime patterns, including a 150% increase in 'other crime' and a 57.1% rise in other thefts, both of which suggest evolving criminal tactics or unmet community needs. Conversely, burglary fell by 85.7%, a stark contrast to the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences, though 4% above the UK average (2.9 vs 2.8 per 1,000), remained the most prevalent category, accounting for half of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, dropped by 45.2% compared to June, a decrease that may reflect seasonal changes in public spaces or targeted interventions. The 23.5% rise in criminal damage and arson, however, highlights persistent challenges in areas with high foot traffic or open spaces, where vandalism is more likely to occur.

Haverhill's crime rate in July 2023 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 17.0% decline from the previous month's 7.1. This drop aligns with broader patterns seen in similar towns during summer, where increased community activity and outdoor events may deter certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local risk. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 171 residents — a statistic that contextualises the rate as relatively low compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate suggests that, for most residents, the likelihood of experiencing a crime is modest, though variations in crime type and location may still influence individual perceptions of safety.