Haverhill Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haverhill’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safer built-up regions in the country. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.3% of all incidents (46 cases), a category that remains 34% below the UK average. This could be attributed to Haverhill’s character as a relatively low-density urban area with limited nightlife venues, which typically correlate with higher rates of violent crime. The second most prevalent category was criminal damage and arson, contributing 16.3% of total crimes (24 cases), a figure that exceeded the UK average by 53%. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s historical infrastructure or localised issues such as targeted vandalism. Public order offences (19 cases) and anti-social behaviour (14 cases) followed, though both categories saw significant shifts compared to March. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as April’s Easter period and milder weather increased outdoor activity, impacting crime distribution. For instance, the drop in violence and sexual offences may partly explain the lower rate, though this category still remains below the UK average. Conversely, the surge in criminal damage and arson may indicate seasonal fluctuations in property-related crime, linked to increased foot traffic during Easter events. These trends, while influenced by broader national patterns, highlight Haverhill’s unique crime profile shaped by its geography and local community dynamics.

April 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour increased by 180%, rising from 5 to 14 incidents, a spike that may reflect heightened community activity during the Easter period. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by two-thirds, dropping from 6 to 2 cases, potentially influenced by seasonal changes in illicit activity. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 40.3%, from 77 to 46, though this remains 34% below the UK average. The most striking anomaly was the 71.4% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose from 14 to 24 incidents. This category exceeded the UK average by 53%, suggesting local factors such as targeted vandalism or environmental issues may be at play. Residents may find the 59% reduction in anti-social behaviour incidents in other areas (compared to the UK average) particularly relevant, though Haverhill’s own rise in this category contrasts sharply with that trend.

Haverhill's crime rate in April 2024 fell by 12.0% compared to March, dropping from 6.3 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the first quarter of the year, though local factors may have played a role. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 5 crimes reported each day in April, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, remains lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low risk of personal involvement in crime compared to other areas. This statistic, when contextualised against Haverhill’s population of 26,675, highlights the area’s generally safer profile. However, the drop from March may reflect temporary factors such as increased police presence during Easter events or seasonal lulls in certain types of crime, such as drug-related offences, which fell by 66.7% month-on-month.