Crime in Seaton with Spital: statistics, rates and trends
183 crimes were recorded in Seaton with Spital in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Seaton with Spital
- Questions about crime in Seaton with Spital
- About this data
183 crimes were recorded in Seaton with Spital in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Seaton with Spital has the 3,047th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Seaton with Spital | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 183 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.4 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 3,704 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Seaton with Spital was highest in the year to July 2023 (439 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (149). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 183 | 49.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 205 | 55.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 347 | 93.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 439 | 118.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 320 | 86.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 211 | 57.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 155 | 41.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 149 | 40.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 150 | 40.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Seaton with Spital 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-16%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 20.5 | 0.60 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +167% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +80% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.4 | 0.38 | -25% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.2 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.40 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Seaton with Spital
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Seaton with Spital recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Seaton with Spital
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Seaton with Spital recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Seaton with Spital
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Seaton with Spital recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Seaton with Spital
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Seaton with Spital recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower 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.
Other crime in Seaton with Spital
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Seaton with Spital recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Seaton with Spital
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Seaton with Spital recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Seaton with Spital
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Seaton with Spital recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Seaton with Spital
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Seaton with Spital recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Seaton with Spital
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Seaton with Spital recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Seaton with Spital
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Seaton with Spital recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Seaton with Spital
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Seaton with Spital recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Seaton with Spital
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Seaton with Spital recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Seaton with Spital
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Seaton with Spital recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Seaton with Spital
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Seaton with Spital recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Seaton with Spital, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Seaton with Spital.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton with Spital |
|---|---|---|---|
| College with North Seaton | 862 | 137.7 | +179% |
| Hirst | 1,085 | 155.9 | +216% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 668 | 114.2 | +131% |
| Ashington Central | 769 | 196.9 | +298% |
| Haydon | 310 | 73.7 | +49% |
| Bothal | 359 | 71.2 | +44% |
| Sleekburn | 600 | 132.5 | +168% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | +63% |
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 Seaton with Spital over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 32 |
| On or near Carnoustie Close | 26 |
| On or near Faldo Drive | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Harvey Close | 13 |
| On or near Barnston | 11 |
| On or near Burnside | 8 |
| On or near Garcia Drive | 8 |
| On or near Merion Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Eagle Close | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Seaton with Spital 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 | 55 | 30.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 25.1% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 17.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.5% |
Seaton with Spital has an estimated population of 3,704. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Seaton with Spital sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Seaton with Spital |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.2% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Seaton with Spital a safe place to live?
Seaton with Spital recorded 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Seaton with Spital?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Seaton with Spital going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton with Spital was down 11% on the year before: 183 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 205 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Seaton with Spital?
Seaton with Spital 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 Seaton with Spital. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.