Crime in Bridlington: statistics, rates and trends

4,415 crimes were recorded in Bridlington in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,885 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bridlington has the 158th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bridlington was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,779 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (4,347). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 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 (+42%) and drugs (+34%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-54%) and bicycle theft (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bridlington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridlington recorded 1,885 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bridlington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridlington recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bridlington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridlington recorded 444 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bridlington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridlington recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bridlington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridlington recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bridlington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridlington recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bridlington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridlington recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bridlington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridlington recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bridlington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridlington recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bridlington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridlington recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bridlington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridlington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bridlington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridlington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bridlington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridlington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bridlington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridlington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

3 areas within Bridlington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bridlington South had the highest rate (195.4 per 1,000) and Bridlington North the lowest (51.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridlington 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 has an estimated population of 35,885. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridlington sits in decile 3.5, 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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