Crime in College with North Seaton: statistics, rates and trends
849 crimes were recorded in College with North Seaton in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in College with North Seaton at a glance
- Crime trends in College with North Seaton
- Types of crime in College with North Seaton
- College with North Seaton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in College with North Seaton
- What happened after crimes were reported in College with North Seaton
- Demographics of College with North Seaton
- Questions about crime in College with North Seaton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), anti-social behaviour (209) and shoplifting (127) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 600th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | College with North Seaton | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 849 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 6,262 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in College with North Seaton peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,142 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (784). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 849 | 135.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 957 | 152.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 995 | 158.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 912 | 145.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 842 | 134.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 864 | 138.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 784 | 125.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 934 | 149.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,142 | 182.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
Compared with England and Wales, College with North Seaton recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate) and public order (65% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (36% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 153 to 209, while shoplifting fell from 192 to 127 and other theft fell from 39 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 40.4 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 33.4 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 20.3 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Public order | 69 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than College with North Seaton; the highest is Ashington Central (192.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Seaton with Spital (51.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs College with North Seaton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton with Spital | 189 | 51.0 | -62% |
| Hirst | 1,061 | 152.4 | +12% |
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | -46% |
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +42% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 679 | 116.1 | -14% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | -47% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | -6% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in College with North Seaton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hedley Way” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hedley Way | 76 |
| On or near Harrison Crescent | 62 |
| On or near Canterbury Close | 41 |
| On or near Seventh Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Debdon Road | 32 |
| On or near Falstone Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near The Hollow | 26 |
| On or near College Road | 22 |
Of the 640 crimes in College with North Seaton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 209 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 205 | 32.0% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 31.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 190 | 29.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
College with North Seaton has an estimated population of 6,262 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up College with North Seaton average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | College with North Seaton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 63.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is College with North Seaton a safe place to live?
College with North Seaton recorded 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 600th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in College with North Seaton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in College with North Seaton going up or down?
Recorded crime in College with North Seaton was down 11% on the year before: 849 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 957 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of College with North Seaton?
About 6,262 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers College with North Seaton?
College with North Seaton is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.