Seaham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Seaham's crime rate in May 2025 remained significantly below the UK average, recording 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—16% lower than the national figure of 8.1. This performance reflects a combination of local policing efforts and seasonal dynamics, with longer evenings and bank holidays potentially influencing patterns of social activity. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and other theft (12.1%). These figures align with Seaham's character as a built-up area within County Durham, where retail and community hubs may drive both violent and property-related crime. The seasonal context of May—marked by extended daylight and outdoor drinking—likely contributed to the persistence of violence and sexual offences, though the area's overall rate remains lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while still a significant category, saw a 33.3% decrease compared to the previous month, due to reduced public gatherings during bank holidays. Meanwhile, other theft and criminal damage rates fluctuated, suggesting that localised factors—such as changes in retail activity or community engagement—may be at play. The data also highlights that shoplifting in Seaham is 55% below the UK average, a statistic that could indicate effective local initiatives or retail security measures. These trends underscore the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both national benchmarks and local conditions, ensuring that policy responses are tailored to the unique dynamics of Seaham.

May 2025 saw a 200% rise in burglary cases, with incidents jumping from two to six. This sharp increase contrasts with a 50% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from 10 to 5—a shift potentially linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking habits. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 33.3%, dropping from 48 to 32, a trend that may reflect the impact of bank holidays reducing public congregation in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 120%, climbing from 10 to 22, a category that includes both personal and property-related incidents. This category's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 51% above the UK average, suggesting a localised factor—such as increased retail activity during May's extended evenings—may be driving this increase. The data also reveals that shoplifting in Seaham is 55% below the UK average, a statistic that could indicate effective local policing strategies or retail security measures. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of seasonal, economic, and community factors shaping crime patterns.

Seaham's crime rate in May 2025 dropped to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.7% decrease from the previous month's 7.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as longer evenings and bank holidays may have shifted social activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that reflects the month's overall stability. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 146 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 26,653, this statistic provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime remains lower than the national average, though localised fluctuations—such as the sharp rise in burglary—warrant attention. The comparison to the UK average highlights Seaham's consistent performance in reducing violent crime, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which sit 15% below the national benchmark. These figures, when paired with the area's population context, offer a nuanced view of safety that balances both local and national metrics.