Haverhill Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2024, Haverhill's overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 18.2% below the UK average, a position that highlights the area's relatively low crime profile. The balance between violent and property crimes revealed a striking contrast: violent crimes (77 incidents) accounted for 46.1% of all reported crimes, while property crimes (53 incidents) made up 31.7%. This dominance of violent crime over property crime may reflect local socio-economic factors or seasonal patterns, as March marks the transition to spring with longer evenings and changing community activities. The data shows that violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, contributing 2.9 per 1,000 residents—9% above the UK average—while anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 44.4% compared to February. This shift could be influenced by the start of the spring term in local schools or the timing of seasonal events. The UK average for public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) was significantly lower than Haverhill's rate (0.7 per 1,000), suggesting a potential need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic or public gatherings. The seasonal context of March—characterised by the transition to longer evenings and the clocks moving forward—may have contributed to increased visibility of public order issues, though the exact relationship remains to be explored. Haverhill's crime profile thus presents a combination of local demographics, environmental factors, and seasonal rhythms, with the dominance of violent crime indicating a need for further analysis into the underlying causes.

March 2024 saw a 90% increase in public order offences, rising from 10 to 19 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month jump. Violent crimes, which accounted for 46.1% of total incidents, remained higher than property crimes (31.7%), a pattern that may reflect local social dynamics or seasonal factors. The 100% rise in bicycle theft, from 0 to 1 incident, contrasts sharply with the 36.4% decline in vehicle crime, suggesting shifting modes of transportation or targeted prevention efforts. Public order offences in Haverhill were 30% above the UK average, a disparity that could indicate concentrated activity in specific areas or events. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 44.4%, linked to community initiatives or changes in local routines during the spring transition.

Haverhill's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 5.7% compared to February's 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 5 crimes reported each day, a figure that may appear significant but remains contextually low when considered against the population of 26,675. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the 5.7% increase suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Haverhill's residents face a crime risk that is both proportionally lower than the national average and subject to minor fluctuations tied to seasonal or community-specific factors.