Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central , and the 55th lowest 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 North Avenue (CB9 9NA) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 92.4% lower than the Haverhill Central average (132.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around North Avenue (CB9 9NA), the main crime hotspot is near Leather Lane. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 17 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 | Other crime | Layer Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenfields Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beech Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Broadcroft Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Layer Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leather Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazel Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Castle Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | York Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Castle Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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