Haverhill Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haverhill’s November 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 30.1% below the UK average of 7.3, marking one of the most significant disparities between a built-up area and the national picture. This statistic is particularly noteworthy given the seasonal context of November, which typically sees increased activity around Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the onset of darker evenings. The town’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.1% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting at 8.0% and criminal damage and arson at 6.6%. These figures may reflect the influence of local factors, such as the presence of retail centres and the impact of seasonal shopping, which can drive shoplifting and other property-related crimes. The relatively low rate of violence and sexual offences—14% below the UK average—suggests that Haverhill’s policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be effective in mitigating such incidents. However, the significant increase in vehicle crime, robbery, and bicycle theft highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly during periods of heightened commercial activity. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of maintaining targeted interventions to address emerging trends. For residents, the data illustrates that Haverhill remains a comparatively safe area, though the fluctuations in specific crime types warrant attention. The interplay between seasonal factors, local demographics, and policing initiatives likely shapes the town’s crime picture, though further analysis would be required to establish direct causal links.

November 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in vehicle crime, robbery, and bicycle theft, with vehicle crime surging by 350% from two to nine incidents. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping and increased travel during the festive period. Robbery incidents also tripled, jumping from one to three, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Bicycle theft, though minimal, doubled from zero to one, potentially influenced by colder weather driving more indoor activity. Conversely, other theft and public order offences both declined sharply—by 50% and 47.1% respectively—indicating a possible reallocation of criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect Haverhill’s lower population density and community-oriented policing strategies. Residents may find the 47% reduction in public order offences particularly reassuring, as it suggests a decrease in disruptive incidents, linked to local initiatives or seasonal changes in behaviour.

Haverhill’s November 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 27.5% decline from the previous month’s 7.1, underscoring a sustained improvement in public safety. This rate places the area 30.1% below the UK average of 7.3, highlighting its position as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. On a daily basis, the town experiences approximately five crimes per day, a figure that, when considered in relation to Haverhill’s population of 26,675, illustrates a relatively low incidence of crime. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for every 195 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK national average when scaled to population size. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it indicates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Haverhill is lower than the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective further suggests that Haverhill’s crime prevention efforts—whether through targeted policing, community engagement, or local initiatives—may be contributing to this sustained reduction in reported incidents. The town’s demographic profile, characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely plays a role in shaping these outcomes, though further analysis would be required to confirm direct correlations.