Crime Rate in Seaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaton

The total recorded crimes in Seaton, Hartlepool, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaton crime rate of 1.66 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:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Seaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tees Bay Retail Park with total crimes: 6
  • Stanmore Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket 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 Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Seaton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 677 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Seaton had fewer crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 627 crimes compared to 1,647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seaton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hartlepool, 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 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 11th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Seaton crimes were 677. The crime rate of Seaton in 2024 was 33.07 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaton were around 627 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.63 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)
Burn Valley397 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour234 22,633 22,480 2
Throston124 51,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze171 32,048 31,758 4
De Bruce120 71,648 41,527 7
Victoria145 41,546 61,116 8
Manor House122 61,631 51,685 5
Rossmere84 81,441 81,607 6
Hart60 9359 11381 11
Rural West48 10396 10480 10
Fens & Greatham24 12228 12299 12

Seaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412
June 202422
May 202417
April 202410

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202516
December 202416
November 202411
October 202418
September 202426
August 20247
July 202423
June 202420
May 202416
April 202418

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 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. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20249

High Crime Locations Seaton in March 2025

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

1. Tees Bay Retail Park (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Stanmore Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Charles Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Ingleby Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lawson Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dauntless Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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