Is Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) Safe?

Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 49/100, rated Average. A total of 332 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 13.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) are broadly in line with the UK average.

332 crimes were recorded in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 13.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (292 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 156 incidents.

The most common crime in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) is Violent Crime, with 156 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 47% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Crime in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 13.7% — from 292 crimes in the previous 12 months to 332 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) has a safety score of 49 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) has a safety score of 49/100, while the Durham Constabulary force area average is 24/100. Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

13.3% of crimes recorded in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Durham Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

156 violent crimes were recorded in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) in the last 12 months — representing 47% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 49 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

The crime data for Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

You can compare Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.