Total Crime Rate
47.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
28.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Shadowbush Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central , and the 249th highest crime rate of 590 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 Shadowbush Close (CB9 9NW) in the last 12 months was 47.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.1% lower than the Haverhill Central average (145.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shadowbush Close (CB9 9NW), the main crime hotspot is near Forest Glade. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxburrow Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Forest Glade | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Blackmore Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Friar Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Moneypiece Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Friar Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Trinity Link | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxburrow Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxburrow Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxburrow Close | Under investigation |
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