Crime Rate in Seaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaton

The total recorded crimes in Seaton, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaton crime rate of 1.17 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Seaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Wychall Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • Burnham Close with total crimes: 2

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 East Devon:

    • In 2024, Seaton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Devon average, with 196 crimes compared to 288.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Seaton had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Seaton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Seaton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Seaton has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 13th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Seaton crimes were 196. The crime rate of Seaton in 2024 was 33.07 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaton were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.63 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead8 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town63 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's26 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham46 3637 21 10
Axminster56 2621 39 3
Broadclyst43 4530 44 6
Trinity6 25207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh26 11460 51 16
Cranbrook41 5442 61 15
Ottery St Mary34 6436 7NA NA
Whimple & Rockbeare19 15250 153 7
Honiton St Michael's34 7368 101 11
Feniton2 2959 282 8
Exmouth Brixington28 8315 12NA NA
Woodbury & Lympstone7 21232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford23 14392 9NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh27 9247 16NA NA
Exmouth Halsdon17 16338 11NA NA
Newbridges7 2283 241 12
Coly Valley25 12206 19NA NA
Sidmouth Town15 17277 141 14
Clyst Valley11 18136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe10 19114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2488 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare7 2348 29NA NA
Sidmouth Rural6 2678 25NA NA
Exe Valley5 2771 26NA NA
Yarty4 2860 27NA NA
Tale Vale1 3028 30NA NA

Seaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 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 (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 202418
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Seaton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. Wychall Orchard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Burnham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Seafield Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Sea Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Square (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Beach Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Harbour Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burrow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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