Crime Rate in Seales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seales

The total recorded crimes in Seales, South Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seales crime rate of 54.58 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 Seales, encompassing approximately 568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seales Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Croft Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hunts Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Dawn Field with total crimes: 2

How safe is Seales?

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

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Seales demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 321 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seales recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Seales had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 393 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seales recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Seales has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Seales Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Seales has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 54.58 ranking 12th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Seales crimes were 321. The crime rate of Seales in 2024 was 565.14 (year) or 47.10 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seales were around 393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 691.90 (year) or 57.66 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seales)CrimesRank (Seales)CrimesRank (Seales)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Aston123 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton83 4862 4992 3
Woodville104 31,125 3940 4
Etwall39 11603 6795 5
Stenson54 5629 5708 6
Midway53 6593 7625 7
Church Gresley53 7558 8547 9
Hilton44 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern43 9441 11356 12
Linton42 10471 10416 10
Melbourne25 13234 13251 13
Repton21 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Seales 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 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Burglary 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202512
April 202514
March 202514
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Seales in July 2025

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

1. Hall Croft Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hunts Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Dawn Field (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Stoneyford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Daisy Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rosedene View (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. New Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tithebarn Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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