Crime in Seaton (Allerdale): statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Seaton (Allerdale) in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Seaton (Allerdale) at a glance
- Crime trends in Seaton (Allerdale)
- Types of crime in Seaton (Allerdale)
- Seaton (Allerdale) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Seaton (Allerdale)
- Streets with the most crime in Seaton (Allerdale)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seaton (Allerdale)
- Demographics of Seaton (Allerdale)
- Questions about crime in Seaton (Allerdale)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (97), criminal damage and arson (18) and public order (17) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,342nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Seaton (Allerdale) | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 186 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,243 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Seaton (Allerdale) peaked in the year to August 2023 (221 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (142). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 186 | 35.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 174 | 33.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 142 | 27.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 221 | 42.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 179 | 34.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 199 | 38.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 183 | 34.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 148 | 28.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 169 | 32.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (46% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 81 to 97.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 18.5 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Seaton (Allerdale).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton (Allerdale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | 3,081 | 135.5 | +282% |
| Maryport | 863 | 104.4 | +194% |
| Cockermouth | 408 | 47.6 | +34% |
| Whitehaven | 2,317 | 97.7 | +176% |
| Wigton | 421 | 67.9 | +91% |
| Carlisle | 9,447 | 119.0 | +235% |
| Penrith | 1,583 | 87.4 | +146% |
| Windermere | 373 | 65.9 | +86% |
Seaton is the one area listed within Seaton (Allerdale), with 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | Neighbourhood | 6,589 | 568 | 86.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Seaton (Allerdale) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brown'S Place” and “Hunter'S Close” (13 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brown'S Place | 13 |
| On or near Hunter'S Close | 13 |
| On or near Kennedy Road | 12 |
| On or near Rose Beck | 12 |
| On or near Workington Road | 10 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 9 |
| On or near St Helens Lane | 8 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 6 |
| On or near Hunter'S Drive | 6 |
| On or near Croftfield Road | 5 |
Of the 170 crimes in Seaton (Allerdale) with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Seaton (Allerdale) has an estimated population of 5,243 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (5.8%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seaton (Allerdale) average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Seaton (Allerdale) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Seaton (Allerdale) a safe place to live?
Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,342nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Seaton (Allerdale)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (18).
Is crime in Seaton (Allerdale) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton (Allerdale) was up 7% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 174 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seaton (Allerdale)?
About 5,243 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seaton (Allerdale)?
Seaton (Allerdale) is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.