Crime in Seacombe: statistics, rates and trends

2,136 crimes were recorded in Seacombe in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 992 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Seacombe has the 582nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Seacombe was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,816 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,811). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Seacombe 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.

The largest increases were in other crime (+56%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Seacombe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Seacombe recorded 992 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (63.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Seacombe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Seacombe recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Seacombe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Seacombe recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Seacombe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Seacombe recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Seacombe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Seacombe recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Seacombe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Seacombe recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Seacombe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Seacombe recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Seacombe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Seacombe recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Seacombe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Seacombe recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Seacombe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Seacombe recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Seacombe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Seacombe recorded 20 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 down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Seacombe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Seacombe recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Seacombe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Seacombe recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Seacombe

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Seacombe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Seacombe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Seacombe.

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 Seacombe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Seacombe 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.

Seacombe has an estimated population of 15,660. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Seacombe sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Seacombe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.