Crime in Bridlington North: statistics, rates and trends
686 crimes were recorded in Bridlington North in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bridlington North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridlington North
- Types of crime in Bridlington North
- Bridlington North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridlington North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridlington North
- Population and deprivation in Bridlington North
- Questions about crime in Bridlington North
- About this data
686 crimes were recorded in Bridlington North in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 306 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridlington North has the 2,955th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridlington North | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 686 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.6 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,285 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridlington North was highest in the year to July 2023 (760 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (558). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 686 | 51.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 733 | 55.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 667 | 50.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 760 | 57.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 710 | 53.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 558 | 42.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 605 | 45.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 693 | 52.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 676 | 50.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridlington North 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+12%) and vehicle crime (+11%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and shoplifting (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 23.0 | 0.67 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 5.6 | 0.37 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -6% |
| Public order | 62 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +11% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +7% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -30% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -11% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridlington North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridlington North recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridlington North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridlington North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridlington North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridlington North recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridlington North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridlington North recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridlington North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridlington North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridlington North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridlington North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridlington North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridlington North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridlington North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridlington North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridlington North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridlington North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridlington North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridlington North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridlington North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridlington North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridlington North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridlington North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridlington North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridlington North 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridlington North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridlington North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridlington North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington Central and Old Town | 1,026 | 92.3 | +79% |
| Bridlington South | 2,855 | 195.4 | +278% |
| East Wolds and Coastal | 660 | 44.0 | -15% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,011 | 61.5 | +19% |
| North Holderness | 625 | 59.0 | +14% |
| Beverley Rural | 335 | 25.4 | -51% |
| St Mary's | 983 | 61.4 | +19% |
| Mid Holderness | 520 | 37.4 | -28% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Albion Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Sandsacre Road | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Nostell Way | 21 |
| On or near Oakwell Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Eleanor Avenue | 18 |
| On or near North Marine Road | 16 |
| On or near Penny Lane | 16 |
| On or near Bempton Drive | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridlington North 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 | 237 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 27.4% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 10.9% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Bridlington North has an estimated population of 13,285. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridlington North sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridlington North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 44.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Bridlington North a safe place to live?
Bridlington North recorded 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Bridlington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridlington North was down 6% on the year before: 686 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridlington North?
Bridlington North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.