Crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town: statistics, rates and trends
1,026 crimes were recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bridlington Central and Old Town
- Questions about crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town
- About this data
1,026 crimes were recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 473 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridlington Central and Old Town has the 1,430th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridlington Central and Old Town | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,026 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,118 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,311 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,026). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,026 | 92.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,262 | 113.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,311 | 117.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,166 | 104.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,121 | 100.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,104 | 99.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,207 | 108.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,078 | 97.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,193 | 107.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+54%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 473 | 42.5 | 1.24 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 8.7 | 1.29 | -24% |
| Public order | 97 | 8.7 | 1.31 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 8.2 | 0.53 | -52% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 7.3 | 0.88 | -41% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.1 | 0.65 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.3 | 0.68 | +54% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.0 | 0.84 | -18% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -10% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.3 | 0.72 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.65 | -30% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridlington Central and Old Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridlington Central and Old Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridlington Central and Old Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridlington Central and Old Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington South | 2,855 | 195.4 | +112% |
| Bridlington North | 686 | 51.6 | -44% |
| East Wolds and Coastal | 660 | 44.0 | -52% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,011 | 61.5 | -33% |
| North Holderness | 625 | 59.0 | -36% |
| Beverley Rural | 335 | 25.4 | -72% |
| St Mary's | 983 | 61.4 | -34% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,254 | 68.4 | -26% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bridlington Central and Old Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Great Meadow Road | 41 |
| On or near Auburn Close | 39 |
| On or near Abbotts Way | 27 |
| On or near Leys Court | 24 |
| On or near Field Road | 22 |
| On or near Gypsey Road | 22 |
| On or near Great Barn Street | 20 |
| On or near Watsons Avenue | 20 |
| On or near New Pasture Lane | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridlington Central and Old Town over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 396 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Bridlington Central and Old Town has an estimated population of 11,118. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridlington Central and Old Town sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridlington Central and Old Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.3% |
Is Bridlington Central and Old Town a safe place to live?
Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (97).
Is crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town was down 19% on the year before: 1,026 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,262 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridlington Central and Old Town?
Bridlington Central and Old Town is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bridlington Central and Old Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.