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Crime in Seaton

Seaton had 105 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 44.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% above the middle East Devon area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

EX12, East Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Seaton

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44.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

53 Mar 34 Apr 22 May 29 Jun 36 Jul 40 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5552%
criminal damage1211%
public order1010%
anti-social behaviour88%
theft55%
shoplifting55%
burglary44%
drugs22%

Seaton against East Devon

TypeSeaton per 1,000Middle East Devon areaChange
Violence23.217▲ 4%
Burglary1.71.2–
Vehicle crime0.40–
Anti-social behaviour3.43.4–
Theft and robbery2.52.2▼ 45%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Beer51.2▼ 2%
Seaton44.3▼ 4%
Colyton43.9▲ 57%
Colyford30.3▲ 100%
See every East Devon area ranked on the crime in East Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Seaton a safe area?

Seaton had about 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Seaton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by criminal damage (12) and public order (10).