Haverhill vs Sudbury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Haverhill

CB9 · Suffolk

146

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Other theft14

Sudbury

CO10 · Suffolk

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Other theft2
  • Drugs1

Sudbury has less crime — 20 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Sudbury in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 20, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Sudbury has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haverhill or Sudbury safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 20 vs 146 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Sudbury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Haverhill and Sudbury?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sudbury had more Drugs. Overall, Sudbury recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 146).

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