Crime Rates at Elmhurst Close, Haverhill, CB9 8EQ

Elmhurst Close area has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central , and the 191st highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Elmhurst Close (CB9 8EQ) in the last 12 months was 57.4 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 42.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elmhurst Close (CB9 8EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Waveney Terrace. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.