What is the crime rate in Seaton Valley? 54 crimes per 1,000 residents
Seaton Valley had 842 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 54 per 1,000 residents and Typical for England and Wales. Crime fell 21.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 842
- Compared with England and Wales
- Typical
- On the previous 12 months
- −21.5%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Seaton ValleyWhat are the most common crimes in Seaton Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Seaton Valley, with 347 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (22 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 1 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 22 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 6.4 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.3 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 4.8 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 3.9 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeAbove England and Wales | 3.9 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 2.5 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 1.9 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.3 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.3 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Seaton Valley?
Crime fell 21.5% on the previous 12 months. 842 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 1,073 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
How does crime in Seaton Valley compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Seaton Valley compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Northumberland.
Seaton Valley vs Blyth
- Seaton Valley
- 54 per 1,000
- Blyth
- 100 per 1,000
Open comparison
Seaton Valley vs Cramlington
- Seaton Valley
- 54 per 1,000
- Cramlington
- 61 per 1,000
Open comparison
Seaton Valley vs East Bedlington
- Seaton Valley
- 54 per 1,000
- East Bedlington
- 80 per 1,000
Open comparison
Seaton Valley vs West Bedlington
- Seaton Valley
- 54 per 1,000
- West Bedlington
- 69 per 1,000
Open comparison
Seaton Valley vs Choppington
- Seaton Valley
- 54 per 1,000
- Choppington
- 66 per 1,000
Open comparison
Seaton Valley vs Stannington
- Seaton Valley
- 54 per 1,000
- Stannington
- 28 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is Seaton Valley a safe place to live?
Seaton Valley had 54 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Typical among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 21.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Seaton Valley?
Police recorded 400 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Seaton Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, or 26 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Seaton Valley?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Seaton Valley.
- What is the average house price in Seaton Valley?
- When did average house prices in Seaton Valley reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Seaton Valley?
- What type of properties are sold in Seaton Valley?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Seaton Valley?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Seaton Valley?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Seaton Valley?
- How do Seaton Valley house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 18:33 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Seaton Valley dataset covers 465 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.