Crime in Bridlington South: statistics, rates and trends
2,864 crimes were recorded in Bridlington South in the 12 months to August 2026, 196.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridlington South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridlington South
- Types of crime in Bridlington South
- Bridlington South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridlington South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridlington South
- Demographics of Bridlington South
- Questions about crime in Bridlington South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,176), shoplifting (401) and public order (286) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 206th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bridlington South | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,864 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 196.0 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,614 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridlington South peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,114 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,693). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,864 | 196.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,719 | 186.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,806 | 192.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,725 | 186.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,699 | 184.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,859 | 195.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,693 | 184.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,114 | 213.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,999 | 205.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 268 |
| July 2026 | 261 |
| June 2026 | 281 |
| May 2026 | 294 |
| April 2026 | 255 |
| March 2026 | 225 |
| February 2026 | 195 |
| January 2026 | 189 |
| December 2025 | 228 |
| November 2025 | 230 |
| October 2025 | 230 |
| September 2025 | 208 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridlington South recorded notably more shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate), public order (2.9 times the national rate) and other crime (2.5 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 47 to 71 and drugs rose from 78 to 107, while possession of weapons fell from 44 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,176 | 80.5 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 401 | 27.4 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Public order | 286 | 19.6 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 210 | 14.4 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 203 | 13.9 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 167 | 11.4 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Drugs | 107 | 7.3 | 3.3 | +37% |
| Burglary | 92 | 6.3 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Other crime | 76 | 5.2 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 4.9 | 5.0 | +51% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bridlington South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridlington South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington Central and Old Town | 1,058 | 95.2 | -51% |
| Bridlington North | 692 | 52.1 | -73% |
| East Wolds and Coastal | 672 | 44.8 | -77% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,034 | 62.9 | -68% |
| North Holderness | 627 | 59.2 | -70% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -87% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | -69% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Bridlington South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (194).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 194 |
| On or near Parking Area | 154 |
| On or near Partridge Close | 113 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 110 |
| On or near Trafalgar Crescent | 88 |
| On or near Prospect Street | 66 |
| On or near The Promenades Shopping Centre | 57 |
| On or near Cliff Street | 55 |
| On or near Ferndale Terrace | 48 |
| On or near St George'S Avenue | 44 |
Of the 2,654 crimes in Bridlington South with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 210 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 973 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 639 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 322 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 242 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 176 | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 111 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Bridlington South has an estimated population of 14,614 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridlington South average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bridlington South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 68.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bridlington South a safe place to live?
Bridlington South recorded 196.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 206th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Bridlington South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,176 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (401).
Is crime in Bridlington South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridlington South was up 5% on the year before: 2,864 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,719 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridlington South?
About 14,614 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridlington South?
Bridlington South 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.