Haverhill Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Haverhill’s crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 46.4% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, the area is 29.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This relatively low rate aligns with Haverhill’s character as a mid-sized built-up area within West Suffolk, where community policing efforts and limited nightlife may contribute to lower violent crime compared to larger urban centres. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences (58 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (13 cases), and public order offences (12 cases). Seasonal context suggests that February’s cold weather and reduced outdoor activity may have limited opportunities for property crimes but increased indoor interactions, explaining the higher proportion of violent incidents. The breakdown also shows Haverhill’s violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 6% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s lower population density and fewer late-night venues compared to major cities. However, public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) are 14% above the UK average, reflecting local tensions in smaller community spaces. These patterns illustrate how geographic and social factors shape crime trends, even within a region that is otherwise safer than the national average.

February 2025 saw a 26.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 79 cases in January to 58, marking the largest single-month drop in this category this year. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, as colder weather and shorter daylight hours typically reduce outdoor activity and associated crime opportunities. Conversely, drug-related offences surged by 300% compared to January, with four cases reported in February after only one in the previous month. This sharp increase could indicate shifting patterns in local drug distribution networks or heightened enforcement activity. Possession of weapons rose by 66.7% (from 3 to 5 cases), a figure that is 233% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may warrant closer attention, though can be established from the data alone. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 71.4% (from 14 to 4 cases), linked to reduced public gatherings during winter. The area’s violent crime rate remains 6% below the UK average, but public order offences are 14% above national levels, highlighting specific local challenges. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of tracking monthly variations for targeted interventions.

Haverhill’s February 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, indicating a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in February, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 213 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Haverhill’s population of 26,675. This lower frequency suggests that the built-up area’s crime profile is shaped by its specific demographics and infrastructure, including a mix of residential and commercial zones that may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Haverhill’s overall safety remains a notable feature compared to larger urban centres, where higher population density and greater economic disparity often correlate with elevated crime rates. These comparative metrics reinforce the importance of contextualizing local data against both historical trends and national benchmarks to avoid overgeneralization.