Total Crime Rate
100.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ruffles Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central , and the 91st highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ruffles Road (CB9 0JX) in the last 12 months was 100.0 per 1,000 residents and was 24.5% lower than the Haverhill Central average (132.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 54.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ruffles Road (CB9 0JX), the main crime hotspot is near Coupals Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haverhill Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Kingfisher Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pavilion Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodcock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sandpiper Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandpiper Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ruffles Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Coupals Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingfisher Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Girton Road | Under investigation |
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