Seaton (East Devon) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Seaton's crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 36.4% of the area's 22 reported crimes — the highest proportion of any category. This figure, 8 incidents, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 residents for the same category, highlighting a gap of 65% below the national benchmark. The area's overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents — 65.5% below the UK average of 8.4 — reflects a consistently low-risk environment, though the dominance of violent crime suggests unique local factors. May's extended evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to the 8 incidents of violence and sexual offences, as these conditions often correlate with increased outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption in smaller communities. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 5 incidents (22.7% of total), a figure 52% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This category's prevalence may be linked to Seaton's built-up character, where public spaces can become focal points for disputes. Public order offences (13.6% of total) also rose slightly compared to previous months, though they remain 37% below the UK average. The absence of major property crime — only 3 incidents (13.6% of total) — reinforces the area's low exposure to burglary and theft, a trend consistent with its relatively small population and limited commercial density. These patterns suggest that Seaton's crime profile is shaped by its demographic and geographic context, with violent crime emerging as the primary concern despite the area's overall safety.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in the crime profile of Seaton, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 100% to five incidents — the highest count for this category since records began. This surge may reflect the impact of extended evenings and bank holidays, which can amplify social interactions in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 80%, from five to one incident, a trend consistent with the seasonal slowdown in retail activity typical of early spring. The rise in 'other crime' — doubling from zero to two incidents — highlights an emerging category that deserves closer attention, though its exact nature remains unspecified in the data. Violence and sexual offences, while still the dominant category (36.4% of total), remain 65% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the area's continued safety relative to national trends. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic interplay between local conditions and broader crime patterns.

Seaton's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% decrease from the previous month's 3.0 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, though the pace of reduction is modest. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively calm nature of local crime patterns. When scaled to the population of 7,687, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 349 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than many comparable areas, it is important to contextualise it within Seaton's character as a small built-up area with limited industrial or commercial density. The absence of significant spikes in property crime or violent incidents suggests that the community's existing security measures and social cohesion may be contributing to this stability.