Seaton vs Seaton Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Seaton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Seaton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Seaton vs Seaton Rural Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Seaton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Seaton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaton
      B Seaton Rural
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      352
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      321
      189
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↓19.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaton
      B Seaton Rural
      Violent Crime
      184 ↑15%
      86 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓19%
      14 ↓58%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑106%
      15 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      14 ↑180%
      2 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑16%
      17 ↓11%
      Drugs
      10 ↑150%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      17 ↓50%
      7 ↓53%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaton safer than Seaton Rural?

      Seaton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 352 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaton Rural has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Seaton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaton vs Seaton Rural?

      Seaton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaton Rural shows -19.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaton and Seaton Rural?

      In Seaton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (184 incidents). In Seaton Rural, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaton and Seaton Rural?

      Seaton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaton Rural recorded 14. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Seaton vs Seaton Rural?

      Violent crime in Seaton totalled 184 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Seaton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaton and Seaton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaton recorded 321 crimes (now 352, a change of +9.7%). Seaton Rural recorded 189 crimes previously (now 152, -19.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaton and Seaton Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Seaton has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Seaton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaton and Seaton Rural?

      Seaton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Seaton Rural is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Seaton and Seaton Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Seaton or Seaton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaton and Seaton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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