Haverhill Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Haverhill’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This performance highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, though specific crime types reveal nuanced trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.7% of all incidents, making them the most prevalent category. This is 12% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised challenge that contrasts with the overall lower rate. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which together constitute 16.9% of reported crimes, were significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 52% below and public order offences at 6% below. These disparities may reflect Haverhill’s character as a smaller built-up area within West Suffolk, where community policing and local initiatives likely contribute to lower levels of disorder. Seasonal factors also played a role: the approach of Bonfire Night and the start of the festive shopping period may have influenced patterns of violence and theft. However, the overall crime rate remains consistent with Haverhill’s historical trend of being a safer area than the UK average, a pattern that may be reinforced by its rural-urban balance and the presence of local amenities that deter more serious crime. The data also indicates that property-related crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, were well below UK averages, due to effective local strategies or the area’s lower population density reducing opportunities for such offences.

November saw a sharp 120% increase in other theft, rising from five to 11 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened retail activity around Black Friday. Similarly, possession of weapons rose by 100%, though this remains a rare occurrence at just one incident. Burglary also increased by 66.7%, potentially linked to seasonal changes in home security practices. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 35.3%, due to reduced public events or improved community engagement. Vehicle crime decreased by 33.3%, a trend consistent with fewer daylight hours deterring such offences. Violence and sexual offences in Haverhill were 12% above the UK average, despite the area’s overall lower crime rate. This contrast illustrates the complexity of local crime patterns, where certain categories deviate from national trends while others remain well below average.

Haverhill's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.0. This reduction aligns with a broader seasonal trend, as shorter evenings and fewer large-scale events may temper opportunities for certain offences. Daily crime activity averaged five incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s safety profile. While Haverhill’s population of 26,675 is smaller than many urban centres, the crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies and community factors that contribute to this outcome. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain elevated relative to UK norms.