Crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval: statistics, rates and trends
425 crimes were recorded in Seghill with Seaton Delaval in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval at a glance
- Crime trends in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
- Types of crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
- Seghill with Seaton Delaval compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
- Population and deprivation in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
- Questions about crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
- About this data
425 crimes were recorded in Seghill with Seaton Delaval in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Seghill with Seaton Delaval has the 1,956th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Seghill with Seaton Delaval | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 425 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.2 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,502 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval was highest in the year to July 2019 (549 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (425). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 425 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 470 | 85.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 435 | 79.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 454 | 82.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 503 | 91.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 527 | 95.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 500 | 90.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 549 | 99.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 481 | 87.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Seghill with Seaton Delaval 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 anti-social behaviour, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+19%) and criminal damage and arson (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-73%) and violence and sexual offences (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 23.4 | 0.68 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 19.4 | 1.27 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +12% |
| Other crime | 33 | 6.0 | 2.84 | +175% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.6 | 0.85 | +11% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.5 | 0.85 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.0 | 0.81 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +86% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -73% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.75 | -50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.40 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.44 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 3 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Seghill with Seaton Delaval, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Seghill with Seaton Delaval.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seghill with Seaton Delaval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell | 542 | 100.0 | +29% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 607 | 106.9 | +38% |
| Cramlington South East | 220 | 59.2 | -23% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,026 | 236.0 | +206% |
| Hartley | 316 | 65.2 | -16% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 222 | 45.1 | -42% |
| Cramlington North | 161 | 32.6 | -58% |
| Newsham | 803 | 128.6 | +66% |
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 Seghill with Seaton Delaval over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rothley Grove | 34 |
| On or near Fox Lea Walk | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Deneside | 20 |
| On or near Wheatridge | 19 |
| On or near Hazlitt Place | 17 |
| On or near Olive Grove | 14 |
| On or near Delaval Court | 13 |
| On or near Main Street North | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Seghill with Seaton Delaval 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 | 116 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 24.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 20.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
Seghill with Seaton Delaval has an estimated population of 5,502. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Seghill with Seaton Delaval sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Seghill with Seaton Delaval |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% |
| Social rented homes | 26.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Seghill with Seaton Delaval a safe place to live?
Seghill with Seaton Delaval recorded 77.2 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 Seghill with Seaton Delaval?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seghill with Seaton Delaval was down 10% on the year before: 425 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 470 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Seghill with Seaton Delaval?
Seghill with Seaton Delaval 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 Seghill with Seaton Delaval. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.