Seaton Delaval Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Seaton Delaval’s crime rate in November 2023 (6.9 per 1,000 residents) was 8.0% below the UK average, positioning the area as one of the safer built-up areas in Northumberland. This lower rate may be partly attributable to the area’s rural character and limited urban infrastructure, which tend to correlate with reduced crime exposure. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, though this rate (2.5 per 1,000) was 3% below the UK average. Other theft, however, stood out as a significant concern, with 12 incidents reported—142% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect the area’s proximity to larger retail hubs or increased foot traffic during Black Friday sales. Anti-social behaviour also exceeded the UK average by 14%, a trend that could be linked to the seasonal timing of Bonfire Night and the associated community events. The area’s crime profile also included notable dips in burglary (down 88.9% from October) and anti-social behaviour (down 33.3%), though these decreases may be influenced by the transition into darker evenings and reduced public activity. Seasonal factors, such as the timing of November’s events and the impact of reduced daylight, likely played a role in shaping these patterns. While direct causal links, the interplay between local geography and seasonal rhythms appears to have a measurable influence on crime trends in Seaton Delaval.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in drug-related offences and public order crimes, both rising by 100% from October. This contrasts with a dramatic 88.9% drop in burglary, which fell from nine incidents to one. The spike in drug crimes may reflect heightened enforcement activity or seasonal shifts in illicit activity, though no definitive link can be established. Other theft, at 12 incidents, was 142% above the UK average, a stark outlier in the area’s crime profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, possibly linked to the closure of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted: violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of total crimes, while property crimes (including theft and burglary) made up 57.3%. This mix suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors.

Seaton Delaval's crime rate in November 2023 (6.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a 24.6% decrease from October’s rate of 9.1 per 1,000, reflecting a notable drop in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively low population density and limited urban infrastructure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 146 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population of 8,035. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s position as one of the safer built-up areas in Northumberland, particularly when compared to the UK average. The decline in crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the reduced foot traffic associated with shorter evenings in November. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that residents are less likely to encounter crime than those in larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates.