Latest figures show 38 crimes reported in Seaton area in June

The latest figures released by police show there were 38 reported crimes across the wider Seaton area during June 2022.

These figures show a decrease in crime compared to the previous month (May 2022), when 43 crimes were reported across the area, and from 56 crimes during the same month last year (June 2021).

From the 38 recorded incidents in June 2022, 13 took place in Seaton Town, and 25 in Seaton Rural, which also covers Beer, Branscombe, Colyton, Colyford, Axmouth, Rousdon and surrounding areas.

In Seaton Town, crimes included five incidents of violence and sexual offences, four of anti-social behaviour, two thefts, and two listed as 'other crime'. 

In Seaton Rural, crimes included nine incidents of violence and sexual offences, six of criminal damage and arson, four thefts and six listed as 'other crime'.

Monthly crime figures so far released for 2022 for the wider Seaton areas were as follows:

• January 2022 – 23
• February 2022 – 24
• March 2022 – 27
• April 2022 – 52
• May 2022 – 43

Figures for July 2022 have not yet been released.

For more details on the latest figures, visit www.police.uk and use the Crime Map tool to search incidents by individual towns and streets.

Please note, not all crimes that occurred can be shown on the map so these figures may be reduced.