Crime Rate in Seaton with Newbiggin West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seaton with Newbiggin West

The total recorded crimes in Seaton with Newbiggin West, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seaton with Newbiggin West crime rate of 9.84 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 with Newbiggin West, encompassing approximately 5,998 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Seaton with Newbiggin West Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hollow with total crimes: 10
  • Carnoustie Close with total crimes: 5
  • Garcia Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Seaton with Newbiggin West?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Seaton with Newbiggin West reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 674 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Seaton with Newbiggin West witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Seaton with Newbiggin West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 852 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Seaton with Newbiggin West witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Seaton with Newbiggin West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Seaton with Newbiggin West has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 9.84 ranking 19th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Seaton with Newbiggin West crimes were 674. The crime rate of Seaton with Newbiggin West in 2024 was 112.37 (year) or 9.36 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seaton with Newbiggin West were around 852 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.05 (year) or 11.84 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seaton with Newbiggin West)CrimesRank (Seaton with Newbiggin West)CrimesRank (Seaton with Newbiggin West)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North105 31,595 21,448 2
Alnwick110 21,167 51,060 6
College86 71,479 31,237 3
Cramlington Village74 91,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central71 121,247 41,131 5
Druridge Bay103 4656 21655 22
Hirst95 5951 8970 8
Newsham55 211,041 61,008 7
Cowpen89 6904 9910 9
Bedlington Central77 8767 13688 21
Newbiggin Central and East66 15849 10839 13
Haydon and Hadrian71 10444 34349 39
Bedlington East41 35718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster66 14835 11730 17
Isabella71 11781 12844 12
Norham and Islandshires66 13687 16571 27
Sleekburn64 16641 23778 14
Wensleydale42 33718 14460 33
Bothal50 28577 30750 15
Cramlington East49 29635 26748 16
Rothbury42 32685 17621 24
Choppington63 17636 25631 23
Cramlington West53 25654 22707 18
Amble56 20676 18707 19
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh62 18613 27689 20
Holywell52 26663 20615 25
Prudhoe South54 22639 24585 26
Berwick North54 23578 29518 30
Pegswood53 24551 31381 36
Lynemouth50 27604 28535 29
Ponteland North15 60421 36546 28
Bywell48 30369 40444 34
Hexham Central with Acomb45 31541 32475 31
Haltwhistle29 41402 38465 32
Seghill with Seaton Delaval41 36476 33434 35
Haydon42 34403 37309 45
Berwick East40 37443 35354 38
Plessey21 50336 43359 37
Hexham East35 38363 41325 44
Hartley24 44375 39335 42
Stakeford31 39324 44266 49
Cramlington Eastfield25 43268 52344 40
Wooler30 40299 47341 41
Longhorsley27 42350 42333 43
Amble West with Warkworth23 47301 45267 48
Berwick West with Ord24 45300 46261 50
Cramlington North17 55161 61289 46
Ponteland West23 46282 51239 53
Ponteland East and Stannington20 51292 50287 47
Morpeth Kirkhill17 56297 48244 52
Bellingham23 48224 55200 58
Prudhoe North17 53294 49220 55
Bedlington West21 49187 59198 59
Cramlington South East15 58232 54256 51
South Blyth19 52247 53203 56
Bamburgh16 57200 57226 54
Morpeth Stobhill17 54205 56201 57
South Tynedale15 59190 58144 62
Shilbottle14 61186 60174 60
Hexham West8 64105 65147 61
Corbridge11 63150 6279 66
Longhoughton11 62138 63116 63
Humshaugh4 66116 6499 64
Ponteland South with Heddon8 6586 6682 65

Seaton with Newbiggin West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 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. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20259
May 20259
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 20258
April 202517
March 202529
February 202512
January 202524
December 202414
November 202413
October 202420
September 202428
August 202416

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 202410
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Seaton with Newbiggin West in July 2025

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

1. The Hollow (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order1
2. Carnoustie Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Garcia Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Cleveland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. The Demesne (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Meadowfield (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
7. Rochester Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hepple Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southern Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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