Seaford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Seaford's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in England, with crime levels significantly outpacing national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.9% and shoplifting at 9.2%. These figures align with patterns observed in coastal towns during peak holiday periods, where increased tourism can drive both violent and disorderly conduct. Despite the presence of seasonal factors—such as empty homes increasing burglary risk—Seaford's burglary rate of 0.1 per 1,000 remains 63% below the UK average, suggesting effective community measures or strong property security. The area's lower levels of property crime, including shoplifting and vehicle theft, may be attributable to its compact, pedestrian-friendly layout, which limits opportunities for opportunistic theft. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson by 100% compared to July highlights the need for continued vigilance during August, a month when transient populations and holiday-related activities can create new vulnerabilities. These trends underscore the combination of local geography, seasonal dynamics, and community policing efforts in shaping Seaford's crime profile.

August 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 100% from 3 to 6 incidents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as holiday-related disturbances or vandalism in areas with higher foot traffic. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, from 2 to 1, potentially linked to reduced car usage during the summer months or improved security measures in car parks. Public order offences also declined by 38.5%, from 13 to 8, a trend consistent with lower levels of alcohol-fuelled incidents during August. Violence and sexual offences remain 30% below the UK average, with 2.0 per 1,000 incidents recorded—a figure that underscores Seaford's comparative safety in this category despite its proximity to coastal tourist areas.

Seaford's crime rate in August 2025 rose slightly by 2.7% compared to July's 4.9 per 1,000, marking a marginal upward trend. However, this increase remains far below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with the area still recording 38.3% fewer crimes overall. Daily crime activity averaged 4 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 200 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against Seaford's population of 23,857. This monthly exposure rate highlights that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, even as seasonal factors like increased tourism and empty homes during August may influence specific types of offences.