Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Sedgefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Sedgefield Durham Constabulary

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Sedgefield Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,063 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Sedgefield
      Durham Constabulary
      365 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses)
      B Sedgefield
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,063
      365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,235
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses)
      B Sedgefield
      Violent Crime
      413 ↑8%
      132 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      139 ↑15%
      48 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓27%
      37 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓55%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      27 ↓37%
      5 ↓72%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      152 ↓15%
      35 ↓34%
      Drugs
      28 ↑87%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      63 ↓10%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      117 ↓52%
      36 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑18%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓30%
      12 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) safer than Sedgefield?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,063 crimes in the last 12 months. Sedgefield has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 365 crimes. Sedgefield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Sedgefield?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sedgefield shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Sedgefield?

      In Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (413 incidents). In Sedgefield, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Sedgefield?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sedgefield recorded 48. 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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) vs Sedgefield?

      Violent crime in Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) totalled 413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Sedgefield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Sedgefield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) recorded 1,235 crimes (now 1,063, a change of -13.9%). Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes previously (now 365, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Sedgefield?

      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. Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Sedgefield has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Sedgefield?

      Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Sedgefield is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Sedgefield?

      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 Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) or Sedgefield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses) and Sedgefield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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