Seaham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Seaham in December 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, shaped by seasonal factors and local dynamics. With a total crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents—7.1% above the UK average—the area experiences a mix of crime types that diverges from national trends. Violence and sexual offences, while accounting for 29.7% of all crimes, are 14% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective local policing or reduced public gatherings during the festive season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson are high, with the latter 131% above the UK average. This may be linked to the holiday period, where empty homes and reduced foot traffic could contribute to increased vandalism. Shoplifting, which rose by 100% compared to November, aligns with the peak of Christmas shopping, a pattern consistent with retail areas experiencing seasonal surges. The dominance of property-related crimes—accounting for 58.3% of all incidents—suggests that retail and residential areas in Seaham face heightened risks during this time of year. These trends, while influenced by national patterns, highlight localised vulnerabilities that may require targeted interventions.

December 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in 'other crime' (400%), burglary (250%), and shoplifting (100%), while 'other theft' and 'criminal damage and arson' decreased by 41.7% and 27.3%, respectively. This shift suggests a growing emphasis on non-violent, property-related offences, with shoplifting rising sharply amid the Christmas shopping peak. Anti-social behaviour in Seaham is 51% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics during the holiday period. Conversely, public order offences are 32% below the UK average, possibly due to fewer large gatherings in December. The 7.1% increase in the overall crime rate compared to the UK average is driven by a combination of localised spikes in certain categories, including 'possession of weapons' (186% above UK average), which may indicate unexplained patterns requiring further scrutiny.

Seaham's crime rate in December 2025 rose to 7.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.2. This shift reflects a growing trend in certain crime categories. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, offers insight into the frequency of incidents in Seaham. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the exposure of the population to crime. With a population of 26,653, this rate suggests that while the overall crime rate is above the UK average, the absolute number of incidents remains relatively contained within the community. The contrast between rising property-related crimes and declines in violent offences highlights a shifting dynamic in the area's crime profile, which may warrant further contextual analysis.