Haverhill Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw Haverhill's overall crime rate fall to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked decline reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with Easter holidays and spring weather likely contributing to shifts in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.9% of all incidents (65 cases), though this category remained 8% below the UK average. The second most common crime type, criminal damage and arson, occurred at 0.5 per 1,000, 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was the most significantly underperforming category compared to the UK average (70% below). The seasonal context of April—characterised by Easter celebrations and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced these trends, with public spaces potentially seeing greater foot traffic and community engagement. Despite the overall decline, the prominence of violent crimes underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The data also highlights the effectiveness of local measures in suppressing anti-social behaviour. increase in this category compared to March 2025 suggests ongoing challenges in managing community tensions during holiday periods. The balance between property and violent crime in Haverhill contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence may reflect the area's unique socio-economic profile, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.

April 2025 saw a 37.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from eight to eleven incidents. This uptick may reflect the social dynamics of Easter holidays, though it remains a small portion of total crimes (8.3%). Conversely, other theft and other crime both fell sharply, with other theft dropping 58.3% (from 12 to 5) and other crime declining 55.6% (from 9 to 4). These decreases could indicate improved community engagement or effective local policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences (48.9% of total crimes) remained 8% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 70% below the UK average (0.4 vs 1.3 per 1,000). The daily crime count of four incidents provides a tangible benchmark for residents, helping them assess local safety in relation to broader trends.

Haverhill's crime rate in April 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 27.7% decline from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter holidays may have encouraged more outdoor activity, potentially diverting attention from certain areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day in April, a figure that may help residents contextualise local safety. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents, a ratio that reflects the area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average. With a population of 26,675, the monthly exposure statistic illustrates how infrequent crimes are in Haverhill, though this does not eliminate the need for vigilance in high-risk areas. The drop in overall crime contrasts with the previous month's higher rate, suggesting a possible stabilisation of local conditions, though further data would be needed to confirm this trend.