Seaford Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Seaford’s crime rate in February 2025 remained 46.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s relative safety. monthly increase from January’s 3.5 per 1,000 hints at minor fluctuations. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution between violent and property offences, with 28 each, diverging from the UK’s heavier focus on violence and sexual offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.9% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 (49% below). Public order offences, however, rose sharply, reaching 14 incidents—a 55.6% increase from January—though still below the UK average. This spike may be attributed to seasonal factors, as February’s cold weather and pre-spring lull could contribute to reduced outdoor activity and heightened indoor conflicts. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK likely reflects its character as a smaller, coastal or commuter-oriented built-up area within Lewes, where community cohesion and lower population density may act as deterrents. However, the rise in public order incidents suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly in public spaces. The overall profile illustrates a crime picture shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences, with Seaford maintaining a safer environment than the national average despite localized challenges.

February saw a marked 55.6% increase in public order offences, rising from 9 to 14 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 (36% above Seaford’s rate), suggests heightened tensions or disruptions in community spaces. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 50%, with incidents increasing from 6 to 9. This aligns with seasonal factors, as February’s pre-spring lull may see increased frustration or resource scarcity influencing such crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), potentially reflecting reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. Violent crimes (28 incidents) and property crimes (28 incidents) remained evenly split, contrasting with the UK average where violence and sexual offences dominate. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences offers a clear signal for local authorities to monitor community engagement and conflict resolution strategies.

Seaford's crime rate in February 2025 rose slightly to 3.6 per 1,000 residents from 3.5 per 1,000 in January, a 2.3% increase. This minor upward trend contrasts with the broader UK average, which remains significantly higher at 6.7 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged three incidents per day, reflecting a steady but low-level presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 281 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure risk for Seaford’s population of 23,857. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK-wide equivalent, though exact national figures are not provided for direct comparison. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Seaford’s crime profile remains far below the national benchmark, even with the slight increase observed this month.