Haverhill Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haverhill's overall crime rate in January 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.1% of all incidents, a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 that is 20% above the UK average. This suggests that Haverhill may face particular challenges in addressing violent crime, possibly linked to its built-up area status and the dynamics of a smaller urban centre. Anti-social behaviour, though less frequent (9.6% of total crimes), was 49% below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, indicating a relatively low incidence of disruptive activities. Public order offences, at 8.2% of total crimes, were 9% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be tied to local events or community interactions. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to the lower rates of property crime compared to other months. However, the surge in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for further analysis of how local conditions evolve in the early months of the year. These patterns underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within the specific characteristics of Haverhill, a built-up area that may experience different pressures compared to larger urban centres or more rural regions.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2025 was the 180% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 5 to 14 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery and vehicle crime, contrasts sharply with the 50% drop in criminal damage and arson and an 80% decrease in drug-related crimes. Violent crimes, though still the most common category (54.1% of total), remained 20% above the UK average at 3.0 per 1,000, a figure that suggests local factors may be influencing this trend. Anti-social behaviour's sharp increase is particularly notable, as it was 49% below the UK average in December but now stands at a level that may signal emerging pressures. For residents, the 100% drop in drug-related crimes—falling from 5 to 1—offers a tangible example of how specific issues can shift rapidly. These changes underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with no single factor explaining the fluctuations.

Haverhill's crime rate in January 2025 rose 14.9% compared to December 2024, moving from 4.8 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the balance of crime types reported. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were recorded each day in January, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents, a metric that provides a monthly snapshot of exposure. This rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a slight upward trend from the previous month. The population context is critical: with 26,675 residents, the absolute number of crimes (146) remains relatively low, suggesting a stable but evolving local crime picture. The shift in crime types—particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour—may align with seasonal factors such as post-holiday dynamics or changes in community activity patterns.