Crime in Bridlington: statistics, rates and trends
4,465 crimes were recorded in Bridlington in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridlington at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridlington
- Types of crime in Bridlington
- Bridlington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bridlington
- Streets with the most crime in Bridlington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridlington
- Demographics of Bridlington
- Questions about crime in Bridlington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,890), shoplifting (519) and public order (439) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 150th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bridlington | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,465 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.4 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 35,885 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridlington peaked in the year to August 2019 (4,754 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (4,371). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,465 | 124.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,500 | 125.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,686 | 130.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,495 | 125.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,415 | 123.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,371 | 121.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,396 | 122.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,754 | 132.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,656 | 129.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 427 |
| July 2026 | 447 |
| June 2026 | 416 |
| May 2026 | 446 |
| April 2026 | 381 |
| March 2026 | 375 |
| February 2026 | 296 |
| January 2026 | 282 |
| December 2025 | 368 |
| November 2025 | 328 |
| October 2025 | 364 |
| September 2025 | 335 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridlington recorded notably more public order (84% above the national rate), shoplifting (71% above the national rate) and other crime (69% above the national rate), and notably less robbery (39% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 95 to 134 and drugs rose from 109 to 149, while possession of weapons fell from 57 to 34 and anti-social behaviour fell from 447 to 370.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,890 | 52.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 519 | 14.5 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Public order | 439 | 12.2 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 370 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 350 | 9.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 246 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Drugs | 149 | 4.2 | 3.3 | +37% |
| Burglary | 136 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +41% |
| Other crime | 128 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -40% |
| Robbery | 30 | 0.8 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 0.7 | 0.8 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bridlington; the highest is Scarborough (168.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Norton-on-Derwent (46.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filey | 533 | 78.7 | -37% |
| Driffield | 985 | 65.2 | -48% |
| Hornsea | 542 | 65.8 | -47% |
| Scarborough | 10,011 | 168.5 | +35% |
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | -48% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | -44% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +10% |
| Norton-on-Derwent | 395 | 46.8 | -62% |
Of the 3 areas within Bridlington, Bridlington South had the highest crime rate (196.0 per 1,000) and Bridlington North the lowest (52.1), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington South | Neighbourhood | 14,614 | 2,864 | 196.0 |
| Bridlington Central and Old Town | Neighbourhood | 11,118 | 1,058 | 95.2 |
| Bridlington North | Neighbourhood | 13,285 | 692 | 52.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Bridlington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (279).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 279 |
| On or near Parking Area | 191 |
| 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 4,095 crimes in Bridlington with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 370 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,566 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,016 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 495 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 307 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 252 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 180 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 138 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 68 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Bridlington has an estimated population of 35,885 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridlington average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bridlington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bridlington a safe place to live?
Bridlington recorded 124.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 150th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Bridlington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,890 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (519).
Is crime in Bridlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridlington was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,465 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,500 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridlington?
About 35,885 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridlington?
Bridlington 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.