Crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town: statistics, rates and trends
1,058 crimes were recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridlington Central and Old Town
- Types of crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town
- Bridlington Central and Old Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridlington Central and Old Town
- Demographics of Bridlington Central and Old Town
- Questions about crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (480), criminal damage and arson (103) and public order (101) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,362nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bridlington Central and Old Town | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,058 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.2 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,118 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town of any year here (1,058 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,058 | 95.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,189 | 106.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,337 | 120.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,179 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,113 | 100.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,103 | 99.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,207 | 108.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,100 | 98.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,158 | 104.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (37% above the national rate), public order (36% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (46% below) and other theft (36% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 23 to 36, while anti-social behaviour fell from 171 to 92 and criminal damage and arson fell from 132 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 480 | 43.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 101 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 8.4 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bridlington Central and Old Town; the highest is Bridlington South (196.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Beverley Rural (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridlington Central and Old Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington South | 2,864 | 196.0 | +106% |
| Bridlington North | 692 | 52.1 | -45% |
| East Wolds and Coastal | 672 | 44.8 | -53% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,034 | 62.9 | -34% |
| North Holderness | 627 | 59.2 | -38% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -73% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | -35% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Great Meadow Road | 43 |
| On or near Auburn Close | 38 |
| On or near Abbotts Way | 29 |
| On or near Field Road | 23 |
| On or near Gypsey Road | 23 |
| On or near Baptist Place | 22 |
| On or near Great Barn Street | 21 |
| On or near Watsons Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Wayside Road | 21 |
Of the 966 crimes in Bridlington Central and Old Town with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 92 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 407 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bridlington Central and Old Town has an estimated population of 11,118 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridlington Central and Old Town average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bridlington Central and Old Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bridlington Central and Old Town a safe place to live?
Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,362nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 480 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (103).
Is crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town was down 11% on the year before: 1,058 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,189 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridlington Central and Old Town?
About 11,118 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridlington Central and Old Town?
Bridlington Central and Old Town is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.