Crime in Seaton (Allerdale): statistics, rates and trends
183 crimes were recorded in Seaton (Allerdale) in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Seaton (Allerdale)
- Questions about crime in Seaton (Allerdale)
- About this data
183 crimes were recorded in Seaton (Allerdale) in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Seaton (Allerdale) has the 1,368th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Seaton (Allerdale) | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 183 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.9 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,243 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Seaton (Allerdale) was highest in the year to July 2023 (230 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (141). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 34.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 168 | 32.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 142 | 27.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 230 | 43.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 171 | 32.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 207 | 39.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 181 | 34.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 141 | 26.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 175 | 33.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Seaton (Allerdale) 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 violence and sexual offences (+23%).
The largest falls were in public order (-40%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 18.1 | 0.53 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.2 | 0.21 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -26% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +114% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -40% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +133% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 0.27 | +67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Seaton (Allerdale)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 51.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Seaton (Allerdale)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Seaton (Allerdale)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Seaton (Allerdale)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Seaton (Allerdale)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Seaton (Allerdale)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Seaton (Allerdale) 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 up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Seaton (Allerdale)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Seaton (Allerdale)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Seaton (Allerdale)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Seaton (Allerdale)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 2 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 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Seaton (Allerdale)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Seaton (Allerdale), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Seaton (Allerdale).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton (Allerdale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | 3,050 | 134.2 | +284% |
| Maryport | 896 | 108.4 | +211% |
| Cockermouth | 399 | 46.5 | +33% |
| Whitehaven | 2,262 | 95.4 | +173% |
| Wigton | 428 | 69.0 | +98% |
| Carlisle | 9,352 | 117.8 | +238% |
| Penrith | 1,626 | 89.8 | +157% |
| Windermere | 390 | 68.9 | +97% |
1 areas within Seaton (Allerdale), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Seaton had the highest rate (87.1 per 1,000) and Seaton the lowest (87.1). 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 | 6,589 | 574 | 87.1 |
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 (Allerdale) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rose Beck | 14 |
| On or near Brown'S Place | 13 |
| On or near Hunter'S Close | 12 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Kennedy Road | 10 |
| On or near Workington Road | 10 |
| On or near St Helens Lane | 8 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 6 |
| On or near Hunter'S Drive | 6 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Seaton (Allerdale) 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 | 57 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 15.3% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 9.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Seaton (Allerdale) has an estimated population of 5,243. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Seaton (Allerdale) sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Seaton (Allerdale) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Seaton (Allerdale) a safe place to live?
Seaton (Allerdale) recorded 34.9 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 (Allerdale)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Seaton (Allerdale) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton (Allerdale) was up 9% on the year before: 183 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 168 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Seaton (Allerdale)?
Seaton (Allerdale) is policed by Cumbria. 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 (Allerdale). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.