Crime in Seaton (East Devon): statistics, rates and trends
337 crimes were recorded in Seaton (East Devon) in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Seaton (East Devon)
- Questions about crime in Seaton (East Devon)
- About this data
337 crimes were recorded in Seaton (East Devon) in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 178 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Seaton (East Devon) has the 1,257th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Seaton (East Devon) | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 337 | 7,414 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.3 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,783 | 158,239 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Seaton (East Devon) was highest in the year to July 2018 (398 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (246). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 337 | 43.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 334 | 42.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 246 | 31.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 293 | 37.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 323 | 41.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 333 | 42.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 332 | 42.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 398 | 51.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Seaton (East Devon) 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 increases were in criminal damage and arson (+43%).
The largest falls were in public order (-61%) and anti-social behaviour (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 22.9 | 0.67 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.2 | 0.28 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +43% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +53% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +180% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -61% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +60% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.66 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.08 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Seaton (East Devon)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 52.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Seaton (East Devon)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Seaton (East Devon)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Seaton (East Devon)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Seaton (East Devon)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Seaton (East Devon)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Seaton (East Devon)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Seaton (East Devon)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Seaton (East Devon)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Seaton (East Devon)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Seaton (East Devon)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Seaton (East Devon)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Seaton (East Devon)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Seaton (East Devon) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Seaton (East Devon), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Seaton (East Devon).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axminster | 500 | 69.5 | +61% |
| Sidmouth | 709 | 48.9 | +13% |
| Honiton | 670 | 55.0 | +27% |
| Ottery St Mary | 259 | 42.3 | -2% |
| Chard | 1,834 | 125.5 | +190% |
| Bridport | 820 | 82.3 | +90% |
| Cranbrook (East Devon) | 296 | 48.8 | +13% |
| Exmouth | 2,331 | 64.4 | +49% |
1 areas within Seaton (East Devon), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Seaton had the highest rate (43.9 per 1,000) and Seaton the lowest (43.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | Neighbourhood | 6,431 | 282 | 43.9 |
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 (East Devon) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Marine Place | 20 |
| On or near Eyewell Green | 16 |
| On or near St Gregorys Court | 16 |
| On or near Highcliffe Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Burrow Road | 11 |
| On or near Elizabeth Road | 10 |
| On or near Roman Way | 10 |
| On or near The Square | 10 |
| On or near Wessiters | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Seaton (East Devon) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 45.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
Seaton (East Devon) has an estimated population of 7,783. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Seaton (East Devon) sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 45.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
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 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 (East Devon)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Seaton (East Devon) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton (East Devon) was almost unchanged on the year before: 337 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 334 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Seaton (East Devon)?
Seaton (East Devon) is policed by Devon & Cornwall. 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 (East Devon). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.