Haverhill Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in Haverhill’s crime profile this September was the sudden surge in theft from the person, which rose from zero to one reported incident—a 100% increase. This unexpected spike contrasts sharply with the overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which remains 14.9% below the UK average of 7.4. While violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for nearly half (49.1%) of all reported incidents, this category itself is 20% above the UK average. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods, university freshers arriving, and shorter evenings—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour (9.5% of total crimes), though this category is 49% below the UK average. The area’s relatively low overall crime rate, despite the violence spike, suggests a combination of local policing strategies and community factors that have kept broader crime trends in check. Property crime, at 47 incidents, was lower than violent crime, with shoplifting and burglary both below UK averages. This balance between violent and property crime may reflect Haverhill’s character as a medium-sized built-up area with a mix of residential and retail zones, where community cohesion and local initiatives could contribute to lower rates of theft and burglary compared to more densely populated urban centres.

The most significant month-on-month change was the 100% increase in theft from the person, with one incident reported in September compared to none in August. This category, though small in absolute terms, is 100% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, highlighting a potential gap in local security measures or awareness. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 33.3% (from 9 to 6 incidents), a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns as schools resumed and more people stayed indoors. Public order offences also fell by 33.3%, possibly linked to the transition from summer nights to earlier evenings. In contrast, other crime rose by 75% (from 4 to 7 incidents), a jump that could indicate underreported or emerging issues in the community. The breakdown also reveals that violent crime remains 20% above the UK average, with 3.1 per 1,000 residents, despite the overall rate being lower. This discrepancy suggests that Haverhill’s violent crime trends are shaped by local factors, such as the presence of younger demographics or specific hotspots in the built-up area. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person serves as a reminder to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during late-night hours.

Haverhill’s crime rate in September 2025 was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% increase from August’s rate of 6.2. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s consistent performance below the UK average, which remains at 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by Haverhill’s population of 26,675. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable towns in the UK. This statistic, however, does not account for the severity or nature of individual incidents. The population-scaled perspective shows that Haverhill’s residents face a lower risk of crime compared to the national average, though the spike in theft from the person and the persistent above-average violent crime rates indicate areas for targeted improvement. The combination of these factors suggests that while Haverhill is generally safer than the UK average, localised challenges in violence and specific types of theft require attention from both authorities and the community.