Seaton Crime Overview
Seaton is among the top 10 safest small towns in Devon, and is the 142nd most dangerous overall out of Devon's 430 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Seaton in 2020 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 51 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Seaton is the 96th safest small town, and the 4,396th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2017, Seaton was the worst small town in Devon for other crime, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.53 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2016 was also a bad month for Seaton residents, when it was Devon's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.13 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Seaton are violence and sexual offences, with 95 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 13. This is 6% lower than 2019's figure of 101 offences and a difference of 0.79 from 2019's crime rate of 13. Seaton's least common crime is theft from the person, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 50% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Seaton to other towns and cities
See how Seaton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Seaton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Seaton Crime Map
Crime in Seaton Compared To Devon
Summary of Crimes in Seaton This Year
| Seaton | Devon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 135 | 17.92 | 28,259 | 23.54 | 31% safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.66 | 2,644 | 2.20 | 233% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 39 | 5.18 | 8,119 | 6.76 | 31% safer |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.92 | 3,313 | 2.76 | 5% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 3 | 0.40 | 1,615 | 1.35 | 238% safer |
| Other Theft | 15 | 1.99 | 4,370 | 3.64 | 83% safer |
| Public Order | 13 | 1.73 | 4,841 | 4.03 | 133% safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.06 | 2,897 | 2.41 | 127% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.27 | 275 | 0.23 | 15% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 0.80 | 2,262 | 1.88 | 135% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 95 | 12.61 | 29,573 | 24.64 | 95% safer |
Seaton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton | 189 | 22.70 | 22% safer |
| Broad Clyst | 216 | 25.01 | 10% safer |
| Fremington | 297 | 25.11 | 10% safer |
| Ottery St. Mary | 244 | 25.66 | 8% safer |
| Bovey Tracey | 213 | 27.36 | 0.88% safer |
| Seaton | 208 | 27.60 | - |
| Northam | 348 | 27.89 | 1.0% more dangerous |
| Sidmouth | 423 | 29.22 | 6% more dangerous |
| Tavistock | 370 | 29.49 | 6% more dangerous |
| Ivybridge | 351 | 29.85 | 8% more dangerous |
| Kingsteignton | 378 | 33.27 | 17% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Seaton
View crime percentage over time forSeaton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.66 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.40 | 0.40 | 1.5 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.80 | 0.53 | 0.27 | 0.40 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 5 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 1.2 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.27 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | Safer |
Changes In Seaton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Seaton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 27.60 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 59% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 64% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 67% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 68% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 68% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 72% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 73% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 74% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 79% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 80% more dangerous |
Crime in Seaton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 208 | 28 | First |
Crime in Seaton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Seaton
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The most common crimes in Seaton are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Seaton?
Seaton's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021