Crime Rate in Seaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaton

The total recorded crimes in Seaton, Allerdale, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaton crime rate of 2.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Seaton, encompassing approximately 20,469 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seaton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Derwent Street with total crimes: 10
  • South William Street with total crimes: 4
  • New Bridge Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Seaton?

To understand the safety of Seaton, we need to analyze Seaton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Allerdale:

    • In 2024, Seaton reported a higher crime volume than the Allerdale average, with 547 crimes compared to 483. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Seaton witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

    • In 2023, Seaton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Allerdale average, with 588 crimes compared to 456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Seaton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Allerdale, Seaton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Seaton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Seaton has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Allerdale, UK

In 2024, the total Seaton crimes were 547. The crime rate of Seaton in 2024 was 33.07 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Allerdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaton were around 588 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.63 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Allerdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seaton)CrimesRank (Seaton)CrimesRank (Seaton)
St John's and Great Clifton101 1833 2871 1
St Michael's89 21,006 1805 2
Moss Bay and Moorclose63 4718 3747 3
Maryport North69 3707 4667 4
Harrington42 9610 5616 5
Solway Coast45 8548 6512 7
Keswick46 6386 11244 13
Wigton46 7515 8483 8
Maryport South30 11450 9391 9
Cockermouth North18 13325 12358 10
Bothel and Wharrels40 10401 10318 11
Dearham and Broughton12 15235 13249 12
Aspatria23 12215 14218 14
Cockermouth South17 14167 15157 15
Thursby1 1667 1676 16

Seaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
February 202524
January 202512
December 202411
November 202420
October 202410
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Seaton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Seaton postcode area is presented below.

1. Derwent Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. South William Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
3. New Bridge Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Brown'S Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Wybrow Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Falcon Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fernbank Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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