Seaton is among the top 5 safest small towns in Devon, and is the 137th most dangerous overall out of Devon's 403 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Seaton in 2021 was 28 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Devon's overall crime rate, coming in 86% lower than the Devon rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Seaton is the 99th safest small town, and the 4,144th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2021, Seaton was the worst small town in Devon for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.27 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2017 was also a bad month for Seaton residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous small town for bicycle theft, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.27 per 1,000 residents. Seaton recorded 4 reports of other crime during February 2017, making its crime rate of 0.53 the worst small town for other crime in Devon that month.
The most common crimes in Seaton are violence and sexual offences, with 107 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 14. This is 11% higher than 2020's figure of 95 offences and a difference of 1.59 from 2020's crime rate of 13. Seaton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
Top 5 Safest
Small Towns, Devon
110% lower, regional crime rate
South West
173% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Seaton is 110% lower than the South West and 173% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Seaton represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 211 |
| 2020 | 28 | 208 |
| 2019 | 30 | 227 |
| 2018 | 33 | 250 |
| 2017 | 37 | 280 |
| 2016 | 29 | 216 |
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| Seaton | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 100 | 13.27 | 23,779 | 19.81 | 49% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 336 | 0.28 | 115% safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.93 | 2,114 | 1.76 | 89% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 24 | 3.19 | 7,956 | 6.63 | 108% safer |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.46 | 2,929 | 2.44 | 67% safer |
| Other Crime | 5 | 0.66 | 1,709 | 1.42 | 115% safer |
| Other Theft | 12 | 1.59 | 4,111 | 3.43 | 116% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.66 | 777 | 0.65 | 1.5% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 21 | 2.79 | 5,058 | 4.21 | 51% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.13 | 380 | 0.32 | 146% safer |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.53 | 2,932 | 2.44 | 360% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 1.73 | 2,019 | 1.68 | 2.9% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 107 | 14.20 | 31,910 | 26.59 | 87% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton | 201 | 24.14 | 16% safer |
| Northam | 319 | 25.56 | 10% safer |
| Bovey Tracey | 212 | 27.23 | 2.8% safer |
| Seaton | 211 | 28.00 | - |
| Ottery St. Mary | 273 | 28.71 | 2.5% more dangerous |
| Ivybridge | 344 | 29.26 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Sidmouth | 437 | 30.19 | 7% more dangerous |
| Broad Clyst | 270 | 31.26 | 10% more dangerous |
| Kingsteignton | 378 | 33.27 | 16% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Elizabeth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Boswell Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Macwood Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Wychall Orchard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Primrose Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Summersby Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Primrose Way | Offender given a caution |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Valley View Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Roman Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Eyewell Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Summersby Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Public order | On or near Police Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| December 2021 | Other theft | On or near Harepath Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Primrose Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hillymead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Police Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Riverside Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Primrose Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 19 | 15 | 18 | 13 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.66 | 0.27 | - | 0.13 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.66 | 0.93 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.8 | 4.2 | 5 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.40 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.53 | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.66 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.0 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | 0.66 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.13 | - | 0.13 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.80 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 28.00 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 58% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 66% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 69% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 69% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 73% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 75% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 77% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 79% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 81% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 211 | 28 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Seaton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Seaton saw a 500% increase in criminal damage and arson. Seaton saw a large fall in burglary during September, when it fell by 86% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -25% | +67% | +167% | +44% | +47% | +18% | +17% | -17% | +9% | -13% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | -86% | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +100% | -25% | +100% | - | -25% | - | -67% | - | - | +500% |
| Drugs | - | - | +200% | +100% | - | - | +50% | - | +50% | - |
| Other Theft | +100% | - | - | -67% | +200% | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Public Order | - | - | -25% | -50% | +50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | +71% | +86% | -38% | -50% | -36% | +38% | +50% | -27% | +17% |
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