Haverhill vs Pakenham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Haverhill

CB9 · Suffolk

192

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Criminal damage & arson24
  • Other theft17

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

9

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Pakenham has less crime — 9 vs 192 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in March 2026 — 192 incidents compared to 9, a 21.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Pakenham has more Anti-social behaviour (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 Pakenham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 9 vs 192 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Other theft while Pakenham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 192).

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