Crime Rate in Seaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaton

The total recorded crimes in Seaton, Hartlepool, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaton crime rate of 2.49 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: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seaton Carew with total crimes: 5
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tees 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 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 areas in the Hartlepool.

    • 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 areas in the Hartlepool.

  • 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 July 2025 the Seaton has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seaton)CrimesRank (Seaton)CrimesRank (Seaton)
Burn Valley519 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour225 22,633 22,480 2
Throston109 61,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze151 32,048 31,758 4
De Bruce105 71,648 41,527 7
Manor House120 41,631 51,685 5
Victoria115 51,546 61,116 8
Rossmere97 81,441 81,607 6
Rural West41 10396 10480 10
Hart29 11359 11381 11
Fens & Greatham26 12228 12299 12

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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202525
May 202512
April 202516
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 202513
April 202513
March 20257
February 20257
January 202516
December 202416
November 202411
October 202418
September 202426
August 20247

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
October 20241
September 20249

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20259
April 202511
March 202514
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 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 1 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

High Crime Locations Seaton in July 2025

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

1. Seaton Carew (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
2. Charles Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tees Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hornby Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queen Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Brenda Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tees Bay Retail Park (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Belgrave Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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