Crime in Seaton, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
568 crimes were recorded in Seaton, Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Seaton, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Seaton, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Seaton, Cumberland
- Seaton, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Seaton, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seaton, Cumberland
- Demographics of Seaton, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Seaton, Cumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (221), shoplifting (74) and criminal damage and arson (62) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Seaton, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 568 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.2 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,589 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Seaton, Cumberland peaked in the year to August 2023 (680 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (512). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 568 | 86.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 559 | 84.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 512 | 77.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 680 | 103.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 574 | 87.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 538 | 81.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 535 | 81.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 517 | 78.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 580 | 88.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
Compared with England and Wales, Seaton, Cumberland recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (39% above the national rate) and shoplifting (33% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (61% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 44, while public order fell from 72 to 54 and anti-social behaviour fell from 47 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 33.5 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 11.2 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Public order | 54 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 44 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Seaton, Cumberland; the highest is St Michael's, Cumberland (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cockermouth South (28.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +40% |
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +91% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | +19% |
| Harrington | 528 | 71.7 | -17% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | +3% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | +12% |
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -67% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -59% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Seaton, Cumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Derwent Street | 41 |
| On or near New Bridge Road | 41 |
| On or near Siddick Road | 39 |
| On or near Marsh Street | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Northside Road | 18 |
| On or near Falcon Street | 17 |
| On or near Wybrow Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Brown'S Place | 13 |
Of the 529 crimes in Seaton, Cumberland with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 201 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Seaton, Cumberland has an estimated population of 6,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.3%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seaton, Cumberland average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Seaton, Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Seaton, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Seaton, Cumberland recorded 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Seaton, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (74).
Is crime in Seaton, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton, Cumberland was up 2% on the year before: 568 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 559 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seaton, Cumberland?
About 6,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seaton, Cumberland?
Seaton, Cumberland is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.