Crime in Seamer: statistics, rates and trends
259 crimes were recorded in Seamer in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,867th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Seamer | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 259 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.8 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,814 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Seamer peaked in the year to August 2018 (267 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (234). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 259 | 53.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 256 | 53.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 242 | 50.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 262 | 54.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 234 | 48.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 257 | 53.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 234 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 263 | 54.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 267 | 55.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (47% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 76 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 18.3 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 6.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Seamer; the highest is Castle, North Yorkshire (527.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Derwent Valley & Moor (48.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seamer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield | 1,076 | 139.9 | +160% |
| Cayton | 307 | 68.6 | +27% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,097 | 136.5 | +154% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,029 | 131.9 | +145% |
| Derwent Valley & Moor | 236 | 48.0 | -11% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | +81% |
| Castle | 4,191 | 527.6 | +881% |
| Northstead | 1,151 | 135.4 | +152% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Seamer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 74 |
| On or near Station Road | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Bell Close | 9 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 9 |
| On or near Seamer | 8 |
| On or near Stoney Haggs Rise | 7 |
| On or near Mallard Way | 6 |
| On or near Paddock Lane | 6 |
Of the 182 crimes in Seamer with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Seamer has an estimated population of 4,814 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seamer average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Seamer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Seamer a safe place to live?
Seamer recorded 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,867th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Seamer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Seamer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seamer was up 1% on the year before: 259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 256 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seamer?
About 4,814 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seamer?
Seamer is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.