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Crime in Seaham

Seaham had 878 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 169.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

SR7, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Seaham

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169.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common286 in 3 months

Month by month

212 Mar 204 Apr 241 May 262 Jun 339 Jul 277 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Seaham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour28633%
violence22826%
criminal damage9811%
shoplifting9010%
public order415%
theft405%
other crime273%
vehicle crime263%

Seaham against County Durham

TypeSeaham per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence4440.3▲ 21%
Burglary4.44▲ 64%
Vehicle crime52.9▲ 44%
Anti-social behaviour55.120.2▲ 104%
Theft and robbery9.16.5▲ 38%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dawdon252.6▲ 43%
Murton193.9▼ 8%
Seaham169.3▲ 34%
Ryhope143.3▲ 59%
Ryhope Colliery107▲ 45%
Leechmere74.1▲ 5%
Hollycarrside64.8▲ 31%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Seaham a safe area?

Seaham had about 169.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Seaham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (286), followed by violence (228) and criminal damage (98).