Crime in Bridlington North: statistics, rates and trends
692 crimes were recorded in Bridlington North in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bridlington North
- Questions about crime in Bridlington North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (306), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (62) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,937th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bridlington North | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 692 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.1 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,285 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridlington North peaked in the year to August 2023 (751 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (548). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 692 | 52.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 722 | 54.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 672 | 50.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 751 | 56.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 733 | 55.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 548 | 41.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 617 | 46.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 678 | 51.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 637 | 47.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 23 to 31, while public order fell from 75 to 61 and burglary fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 23.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 5.8 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 61 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.8 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.3 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bridlington North; 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 North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington Central and Old Town | 1,058 | 95.2 | +83% |
| Bridlington South | 2,864 | 196.0 | +276% |
| East Wolds and Coastal | 672 | 44.8 | -14% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,034 | 62.9 | +21% |
| North Holderness | 627 | 59.2 | +14% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -50% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | +18% |
| Mid Holderness | 533 | 38.3 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Bridlington North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Albion Terrace | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Sandsacre Road | 32 |
| On or near Oakwell Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Nostell Way | 20 |
| On or near North Marine Road | 19 |
| On or near Eleanor Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Penny Lane | 16 |
| On or near Sewerby Road | 14 |
Of the 615 crimes in Bridlington North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 232 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bridlington North has an estimated population of 13,285 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (46%, against 19%), more retired residents (51%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridlington North average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bridlington North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 36.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 50.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridlington North a safe place to live?
Bridlington North recorded 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,937th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Bridlington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridlington North was down 4% on the year before: 692 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 722 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridlington North?
About 13,285 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 46% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridlington North?
Bridlington North 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.