Seaford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Seaford's crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 39% below the UK average of 8.2, a consistent trend reflecting the area's character as a coastal town with relatively low crime exposure. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (41 incidents) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (37). Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 30.8% of total crimes, but their rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 42% below the UK average—a stark contrast to the national picture. This divergence may be attributed to Seaford's demographics and geography: as a coastal resort with seasonal tourism, the area experiences transient populations that could influence crime patterns. However, the absence of significant violent crime despite the influx of visitors suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Anti-social behaviour (20.8% of total crimes) and shoplifting (12.5%) followed as the next most common offences, with the latter showing a marked increase in June, likely tied to the start of the summer season and increased retail activity. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.0 per 1,000) further reinforce Seaford's status as a safer area compared to the UK average, though the sharp rise in 'other theft' raises questions about evolving criminal tactics or environmental factors. Seasonal context plays a role, with the longest days of the year altering patterns of outdoor activity and visibility, though no direct correlation exists between daylight hours and the drop in violent crime. Overall, Seaford's crime profile illustrates a combination of geographic and demographic factors that keep rates low, even as specific categories fluctuate with the rhythm of the year.

June 2024 marked sharp increases in shoplifting (+114.3%) and other theft (+200.0%), with shoplifting rising from 7 to 15 incidents. This surge aligns with the start of summer, when tourism begins to peak in coastal areas, potentially increasing opportunities for retail crime. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 15.9% (from 44 to 37), suggesting a shift in the crime mix toward property-related offences. The category of 'other theft' saw the most dramatic rise, tripling in volume, which may reflect heightened activity in public spaces during warmer weather. Possession of weapons was 43% above the UK average, a rare outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. For residents, the 39% gap between Seaford's rate and the UK average remains a consistent feature, underscoring the area's relative safety despite recent fluctuations.

Seaford's crime rate in June 2024 rose 26.4% compared to May's 4.0 per 1,000, reaching 5.0 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, shifts the local crime picture slightly upward. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day in June, a figure that contextualises the rate as relatively low compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 199 residents—a monthly exposure rate that suggests most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. This statistic is particularly notable given Seaford's coastal location, where tourism typically drives foot traffic but does not necessarily correlate with high crime rates. The population context further reinforces that the rate remains well below the UK average, with Seaford's crime profile indicating a safer environment than the national norm, despite the month-on-month rise.