Seaford Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Seaford's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44.6% below the UK average of 7.4. This continued performance as one of the safest areas in the country, though specific increases in certain categories warrant attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32% of all crimes, a significant drop from 48 incidents in August. The UK average for this category is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Seaford's rate is 50% below the national figure. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence, fell by 15.6% to 27 incidents, remaining 6% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university term—may contribute to shifts in crime patterns. Property crimes, which include shoplifting and theft from the person, accounted for 33% of the total. While shoplifting decreased by 25% compared to August, the sharp rise in theft from the person highlights a growing concern. This increase, though still below UK averages, may be linked to the influx of students and the start of the academic year, which could influence public space dynamics. The area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones likely shapes these trends, with retail areas and public transport hubs remaining focal points for certain crimes. The overall crime rate, however, continues to reflect Seaford's status as a relatively low-crime area, even as specific categories show volatility.

September 2025 saw a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from one incident to three. This sharp rise, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, may reflect heightened activity in public spaces during the return to school and university term. Concurrently, vehicle crime and bicycle theft both doubled, marking a 100% increase from August. While these rises are notable, they remain well below UK averages for vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000). The shift in crime mix is also evident: violent crimes fell by 35.4% to 31 incidents, a trend consistent with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 15.6%, though it remains 6% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, with some categories showing marked volatility despite the overall downward trend.

Seaford's crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, an 18.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typically observed in coastal towns during the transition to autumn, when university term starts and outdoor activity shifts. Locally, this translates to approximately three crimes reported per day over the 30-day period, a figure that remains significantly lower than the UK average. The monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 246 residents underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends. When scaled to Seaford's population of 23,857, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains low for most residents. However, the drop in overall crime rate contrasts with specific increases in certain categories, which demand closer attention. The population context further illustrates that even with the current rate, the area's crime profile remains well below the UK average, though localized spikes in specific offences merit scrutiny.