Seaton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Seaton (East Devon) recorded a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a small built-up area within a rural district. The dominant category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 20 out of 32 total incidents (62.5% of all reported crimes). This overwhelming share of violent crime contrasts sharply with property-related offences, which collectively represented just 25% of the total. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Seaton’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000 is 9% lower—though the local focus on violent crime remains significantly higher than the national proportion of such incidents. Seasonal context may help explain this pattern: as June marks the start of summer, Seaton’s proximity to coastal areas and the gradual influx of tourists could influence local dynamics. However, the relatively low overall crime rate suggests that the area’s rural character and limited urban density may contribute to a controlled environment for violent incidents. Public order offences (4 incidents) and criminal damage (3 incidents) followed as the next most common categories, both remaining below UK averages. The data also reveals a stark contrast in crime types: while violent crime dominates, property-related offences such as shoplifting and theft are minimal, with shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000 (52% below the UK average) and other theft at 0.1 per 1,000 (80% below the UK average). This suggests that Seaton’s built-up area is not a major hub for retail crime, due to its smaller scale and lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal shift in June may also play a role, as the area’s character as a rural commuter hub with limited nightlife and commercial activity could reduce opportunities for property crime. Nevertheless, the emphasis on violent crime in Seaton’s statistics indicates a need for continued monitoring of local factors that might contribute to such incidents, even within a generally low-crime environment.

June 2025 saw a significant shift in the crime mix in Seaton, with violent crimes making up 62.5% of total reported incidents—more than double the share of property crimes (12.5% for public order and 9.4% for criminal damage). This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.9 per 1,000 (9% below Seaton’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000). The most notable month-on-month change was a 100% increase in drug-related offences, rising from zero to two incidents. Shoplifting and other theft also doubled from one to two incidents each, though these remain well below the UK average for their categories. Violent crimes, however, decreased by 13.0% compared to May, suggesting a potential short-term reduction in aggressive incidents. For residents, the sharp rise in drug offences may signal an emerging local issue that warrants further observation, particularly as summer tourism begins.

Seaton (East Devon) recorded a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, marking a 22.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a short-term shift in local crime dynamics, though long-term trends remain unclear. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in June, reflecting a low but consistent level of criminal activity relative to its population of 7,687. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 240 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, but the comparison to the previous month highlights a notable fluctuation that may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and the associated changes in community activity. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while crime is present, it remains a relatively rare occurrence in Seaton, which aligns with its character as a small built-up area within a rural district.