Crime in Bridlington South: statistics, rates and trends

2,855 crimes were recorded in Bridlington South in the 12 months to July 2026, 195.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,171 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridlington South has the 211th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bridlington South was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,144 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,643). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridlington South 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+51%) and drugs (+39%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-56%) and bicycle theft (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bridlington South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridlington South recorded 1,171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (80.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bridlington South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridlington South recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bridlington South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridlington South recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bridlington South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridlington South recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bridlington South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridlington South recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bridlington South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridlington South recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bridlington South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridlington South recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bridlington South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridlington South recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bridlington South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridlington South recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bridlington South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridlington South recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bridlington South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridlington South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bridlington South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridlington South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bridlington South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridlington South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bridlington South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridlington South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridlington South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridlington South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridlington South 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.

Bridlington South has an estimated population of 14,614. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridlington South sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.