Crime in College with North Seaton: statistics, rates and trends
862 crimes were recorded in College with North Seaton in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in College with North Seaton
- Questions about crime in College with North Seaton
- About this data
862 crimes were recorded in College with North Seaton in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 266 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, College with North Seaton has the 563rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | College with North Seaton | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 862 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.7 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 6,262 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in College with North Seaton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,152 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (793). Over the whole period it fell 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 862 | 137.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 953 | 152.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 972 | 155.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 898 | 143.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 845 | 134.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 861 | 137.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 793 | 126.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 959 | 153.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,152 | 184.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in College with North Seaton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+77%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in other crime (-49%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 42.5 | 1.24 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 31.1 | 2.03 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 19.5 | 2.35 | -42% |
| Public order | 68 | 10.9 | 1.63 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 10.4 | 1.53 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 6.2 | 1.26 | +77% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -34% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.7 | 1.04 | -26% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.0 | 1.44 | -49% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.2 | 0.68 | -33% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.4 | 1.06 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.78 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in College with North Seaton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. College with North Seaton recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in College with North Seaton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. College with North Seaton recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in College with North Seaton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. College with North Seaton recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in College with North Seaton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. College with North Seaton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in College with North Seaton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. College with North Seaton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in College with North Seaton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. College with North Seaton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in College with North Seaton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. College with North Seaton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in College with North Seaton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. College with North Seaton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in College with North Seaton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. College with North Seaton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in College with North Seaton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. College with North Seaton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in College with North Seaton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. College with North Seaton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in College with North Seaton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. College with North Seaton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in College with North Seaton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. College with North Seaton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in College with North Seaton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. College with North Seaton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to College with North Seaton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to College with North Seaton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs College with North Seaton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton with Spital | 183 | 49.4 | -64% |
| Hirst | 1,085 | 155.9 | +13% |
| Haydon | 310 | 73.7 | -46% |
| Ashington Central | 769 | 196.9 | +43% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 668 | 114.2 | -17% |
| Bothal | 359 | 71.2 | -48% |
| Sleekburn | 600 | 132.5 | -4% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | -42% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in College with North Seaton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hedley Way | 87 |
| On or near Harrison Crescent | 49 |
| On or near Debdon Road | 47 |
| On or near Seventh Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Canterbury Close | 45 |
| On or near Falstone Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Fairfield Drive | 25 |
| On or near The Hollow | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in College with North Seaton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 25.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 212 | 24.6% |
| Not recorded | 195 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 20.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
College with North Seaton has an estimated population of 6,262. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in College with North Seaton sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | College with North Seaton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% |
| Social rented homes | 31.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 63.8% |
Is College with North Seaton a safe place to live?
College with North Seaton recorded 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in College with North Seaton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in College with North Seaton going up or down?
Recorded crime in College with North Seaton was down 10% on the year before: 862 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 953 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers College with North Seaton?
College with North Seaton is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to College with North Seaton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.