Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastern Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central , and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eastern Avenue (CB9 9JE) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% 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 4 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -91.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eastern Avenue (CB9 9JE), the main crime hotspot is near Downton Drive. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beech Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Castle Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Castle Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chestnut Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazel Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Broadcroft Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Walk | Under investigation |
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