Seaford Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 23,857, 82 reported crimes in November 2023 equate to one crime for every 291 residents over the month—a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate, 3.4 per 1,000, positions Seaford as significantly safer than the national average, with violent crimes (30 incidents) and property crimes (28 incidents) accounting for 66.6% of all recorded offences. The breakdown reveals a mix of local patterns: violence and sexual offences dominate (36.6% of total), likely reflecting seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the proximity to Bonfire Night, which may partly explain the elevated numbers in this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting (11.0% of total) and public order offences (11.0%) align with the retail and tourism activity typical of a coastal town, especially during Black Friday promotions. The lower-than-UK-average rates for anti-social behaviour (71% below) and other theft (68% below) suggest a community with relatively strong social cohesion, though the 67% increase in possession of weapons above the UK average for this category raises questions about localized patterns that require further contextual analysis.

November 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime trends, with shoplifting surging by 200% from three to nine incidents—possibly linked to Black Friday shopping. Robbery and drug-related crimes both doubled compared to October, though these remain low-frequency issues (one robbery, four drug offences). Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft decreased by 22.2% and 28.6% respectively, suggesting temporary reductions in public disorder. The violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average, a consistent feature for Seaford, while property crime rates (0.5 per 1,000 for criminal damage and arson) remain 15% below national levels. The town’s violent crime rate is 36.6% of total offences, a proportion higher than the UK average for this category, which may reflect the influence of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night on local dynamics. These fluctuations highlight the interplay between local demographics, tourism, and the timing of major retail events in shaping monthly crime patterns.

The crime rate in November 2023 (3.4 per 1,000) marks a 5.8% decrease from October’s 3.7 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the town experiences roughly three crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, remains well below the UK average when scaled to Seaford’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 291 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area compared to larger urban centres. For context, the UK’s average monthly exposure is significantly higher, though exact figures are not provided for this comparison. This lower density of crime may be attributed to Seaford’s coastal character, where tourism and residential populations coexist in a way that balances economic activity with community policing efforts. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the absolute number of 82 crimes, the rate per capita is markedly lower than national benchmarks, suggesting a local environment where crime is both manageable and proportionally less frequent than in other parts of the country.