Crime in Seaton (East Devon): statistics, rates and trends
337 crimes were recorded in Seaton (East Devon) in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Seaton (East Devon) at a glance
- Crime trends in Seaton (East Devon)
- Types of crime in Seaton (East Devon)
- Seaton (East Devon) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Seaton (East Devon)
- Streets with the most crime in Seaton (East Devon)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seaton (East Devon)
- Demographics of Seaton (East Devon)
- Questions about crime in Seaton (East Devon)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), criminal damage and arson (34) and other theft (29) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,245th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Seaton (East Devon) | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 337 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.3 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,783 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Seaton (East Devon) peaked in the year to August 2018 (409 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (236). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 337 | 43.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 356 | 45.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 236 | 30.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 290 | 37.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 318 | 40.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 338 | 43.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 313 | 40.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 409 | 52.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 34, while anti-social behaviour fell from 55 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 23.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -56% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Seaton (East Devon); the highest is Chard (121.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ottery St Mary (41.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axminster | 486 | 67.6 | +56% |
| Sidmouth | 722 | 49.8 | +15% |
| Honiton | 685 | 56.2 | +30% |
| Ottery St Mary | 251 | 41.0 | -5% |
| Chard | 1,779 | 121.7 | +181% |
| Bridport | 845 | 84.8 | +96% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | +13% |
| Exmouth | 2,291 | 63.3 | +46% |
Seaton is the one area listed within Seaton (East Devon), with 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | Neighbourhood | 6,431 | 284 | 44.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Seaton (East Devon) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Eyewell Green | 18 |
| On or near Marine Place | 18 |
| On or near St Gregorys Court | 16 |
| On or near Highcliffe Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Roman Way | 10 |
| On or near Elizabeth Road | 9 |
| On or near The Square | 9 |
| On or near West Acres | 9 |
| On or near Burrow Road | 8 |
Of the 313 crimes in Seaton (East Devon) with a recorded outcome, 18% 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 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 17.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Seaton (East Devon) has an estimated population of 7,783 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (44%, against 19%), more retired residents (48%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seaton (East Devon) average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Seaton (East Devon) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 48.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Seaton (East Devon) a safe place to live?
Seaton (East Devon) recorded 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,245th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Seaton (East Devon)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (34).
Is crime in Seaton (East Devon) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton (East Devon) was down 5% on the year before: 337 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 356 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seaton (East Devon)?
About 7,783 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 44% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seaton (East Devon)?
Seaton (East Devon) is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.