Seaham Crime Index

84

(100 is safest)

Safer than 84% of most Australia suburbs

Seaham Crime Map

Seaham crime map

Seaham Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Seaham.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Seaham
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 25, down 46% from 46 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Seaham is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than Seaham and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Seaham.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 79% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Seaham: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Seaham’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 84% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 20% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Seaham. Therefore, Seaham’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Seaham comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 53 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Seaham’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Seaham.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Seaham crime statistics shows that there are 1170 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Seaham are 1 in 85.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Seaham, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 146, equivalent to a rate of 682 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Seaham Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person121170
Property and deception offences7682
Drug offences197
Public order and security offences197
Justice procedures offences3292
Other offences197
Total252437

Seaham Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 85

In Seaham

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Seaham vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Seaham vs NSW

Seaham population: 1026

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864682770
Sexual offences214650195179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910292501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Seaham crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault197
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences197
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault6585

Seaham Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 146

In Seaham

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Seaham vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Seaham vs NSW, Australia

Seaham population: 1026

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800282922204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496797306
Arson137609746
Malicious damage to property249136195602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Seaham crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle2195
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling197
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Seaham vs NSW

Drug Offences: Seaham vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession1340329741667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Seaham vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466497179.54

Seaham Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Seaham vs NSW

Seaham Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Seaham in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Seaham in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Seaham?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Seaham is non-domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Seaham?

The overall crime rate in Seaham, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2437 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Seaham a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Seaham total crime rate in 2021 was 2437. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Seaham has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Seaham safe at night?

39% of crimes in Seaham occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Seaham at night.

Total Crime Stats of Seaham

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault50
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault36
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery91
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment53
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud91
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property82
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney