Crime in Seaton with Spital: statistics, rates and trends
189 crimes were recorded in Seaton with Spital in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Seaton with Spital at a glance
- Crime trends in Seaton with Spital
- Types of crime in Seaton with Spital
- Seaton with Spital compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Seaton with Spital
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seaton with Spital
- Demographics of Seaton with Spital
- Questions about crime in Seaton with Spital
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), anti-social behaviour (38) and vehicle crime (21) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,988th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Seaton with Spital | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 189 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 3,704 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Seaton with Spital peaked in the year to August 2023 (444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (138). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 189 | 51.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 210 | 56.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 317 | 85.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 444 | 119.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 326 | 88.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 205 | 55.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 186 | 50.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 138 | 37.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 155 | 41.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 32 to 38, while violence and sexual offences fell from 92 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 20.2 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 5.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Seaton with Spital.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton with Spital |
|---|---|---|---|
| College with North Seaton | 849 | 135.6 | +166% |
| Hirst | 1,061 | 152.4 | +199% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 679 | 116.1 | +128% |
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +278% |
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | +44% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | +41% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | +151% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 78% of the crime recorded in Seaton with Spital over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 27 |
| On or near Carnoustie Close | 25 |
| On or near Faldo Drive | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Harvey Close | 14 |
| On or near Barnston | 11 |
| On or near Merion Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Burnside | 7 |
| On or near Garcia Drive | 7 |
| On or near Eagle Close | 5 |
Of the 151 crimes in Seaton with Spital with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 31.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 28.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
Seaton with Spital has an estimated population of 3,704 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seaton with Spital average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Seaton with Spital | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Seaton with Spital a safe place to live?
Seaton with Spital recorded 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,988th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Seaton with Spital?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Seaton with Spital going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton with Spital was down 10% on the year before: 189 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 210 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seaton with Spital?
About 3,704 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seaton with Spital?
Seaton with Spital 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.