Crime in Seaton Delaval: statistics, rates and trends
745 crimes were recorded in Seaton Delaval in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Seaton Delaval at a glance
- Crime trends in Seaton Delaval
- Types of crime in Seaton Delaval
- Seaton Delaval compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Seaton Delaval
- Streets with the most crime in Seaton Delaval
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seaton Delaval
- Demographics of Seaton Delaval
- Questions about crime in Seaton Delaval
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (258), violence and sexual offences (188) and shoplifting (70) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 451st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Seaton Delaval | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 745 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 8,106 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Seaton Delaval of any year here (745 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 745 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 787 | 97.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 780 | 96.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 873 | 107.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 767 | 94.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 835 | 103.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 965 | 119.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 948 | 117.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 985 | 121.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
Compared with England and Wales, Seaton Delaval recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate) and other crime (93% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (32% below) and public order (20% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 161 to 258 and other crime rose from 24 to 33, while public order fell from 62 to 43 and shoplifting fell from 100 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 258 | 31.8 | 15.4 | +60% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 23.2 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 8.6 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 43 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 33 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +38% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Seaton Delaval; the highest is Blyth (Northumberland) (122.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Killingworth (65.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seaton Delaval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth | 335 | 66.6 | -28% |
| Shiremoor | 541 | 84.1 | -9% |
| Cramlington | 2,694 | 84.4 | -8% |
| Killingworth | 641 | 65.1 | -29% |
| Whitley Bay | 2,415 | 65.4 | -29% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 5,004 | 122.8 | +34% |
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | -20% |
| Tynemouth | 7,213 | 117.1 | +27% |
Holywell is the one area listed within Seaton Delaval, with 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell | Neighbourhood | 5,422 | 545 | 100.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Seaton Delaval over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Blanchland Drive | 30 |
| On or near Rothley Grove | 30 |
| On or near Glanton Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Astley Road | 22 |
| On or near Whitfield Road | 18 |
| On or near The Paddock | 17 |
| On or near Wheatridge | 17 |
Of the 487 crimes in Seaton Delaval with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 258 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 40.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 30.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 133 | 27.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Seaton Delaval has an estimated population of 8,106 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), an older population (25%, against 19%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seaton Delaval average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Seaton Delaval | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Seaton Delaval a safe place to live?
Seaton Delaval recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 451st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Seaton Delaval?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (188).
Is crime in Seaton Delaval going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seaton Delaval was down 5% on the year before: 745 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 787 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seaton Delaval?
About 8,106 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seaton Delaval?
Seaton Delaval is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.