Bridlington Crime Overview
Bridlington is the most dangerous medium-sized town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and is among the top 5 most dangerous overall out of the East Riding of Yorkshire's 172 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bridlington in 2020 was 96 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to the East Riding of Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 14% higher than the East Riding of Yorkshire rate of 83 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bridlington is the 44th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 573rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2020, Bridlington was the worst medium-sized town in the East Riding of Yorkshire for bicycle theft, with 10 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.28 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2020 was also a bad month for Bridlington residents, when it was the East Riding of Yorkshire's most dangerous medium-sized town for burglary, recording 24 crimes at a rate of 0.68 per 1,000 residents. Bridlington recorded 78 reports of criminal damage and arson during November 2020, making its crime rate of 2.2 the worst medium-sized town for criminal damage and arson in the East Riding of Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Bridlington are violence and sexual offences, with 1,519 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 43. This is 20% lower than 2019's figure of 1,829 offences and a difference of 8.75 from 2019's crime rate of 52. Bridlington's least common crime is theft from the person, with 8 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 175% from 2019's figure of 22 crimes.
Compare Bridlington to other towns and cities
See how Bridlington shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Bridlington and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Bridlington Crime Map
Crime in Bridlington Compared To East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Bridlington This Year
| Bridlington | East Riding of Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 720 | 20.32 | 10,372 | 17.26 | 15% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 33 | 0.93 | 666 | 1.11 | 19% safer |
| Burglary | 153 | 4.32 | 3,586 | 5.97 | 38% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 406 | 11.46 | 6,081 | 10.12 | 12% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 82 | 2.31 | 954 | 1.59 | 31% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 89 | 2.51 | 1,327 | 2.21 | 12% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 249 | 7.03 | 3,489 | 5.81 | 17% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 34 | 0.96 | 301 | 0.50 | 48% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 524 | 14.79 | 6,547 | 10.90 | 26% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.37 | 356 | 0.59 | 59% safer |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 6.21 | 3,651 | 6.08 | 2.1% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 8 | 0.23 | 191 | 0.32 | 39% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 77 | 2.17 | 2,034 | 3.39 | 56% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,519 | 42.86 | 20,580 | 34.25 | 20% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Bridlington
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Bridlington
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Bessingby Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Bessingby Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Queen Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Drugs | On or near St John'S Street | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near St John'S Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St John'S Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lowood Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Wayside Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Wayside Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Midway Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Midway Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Field Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Field Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Field Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Wellington Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near South Cliff Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Bridlington Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 26 | 18 | 21 | 20 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.93 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 2.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.1 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.68 | 0.59 | 1.0 | 0.96 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.73 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.37 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 12 | 12 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.79 | 0.48 | 0.62 | 0.23 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 38 | 44 | 52 | 43 | Safer |
Changes In Bridlington's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Bridlington's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Bridlington that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Park | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | 12 | 9 | 2.8 |
Comparing Bridlington to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 42% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 24% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 16% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 12% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 12% safer |
| Bridlington | 96.13 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 7% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 28% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 30% more dangerous |
Crime in Bridlington's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington Central | 714 | 119 | Second |
| Bridlington Hilderthorpe | 1,208 | 218 | First |
| Bridlington North & Bempton | 319 | 32 | Fourth |
| Bridlington West | 889 | 109 | Third |
Bridlington Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Bridlington for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Bridlington North & Bempton (63) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (236) |
| Bicycle Theft | Bridlington West (11) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (10) |
| Burglary | Bridlington North & Bempton (19) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (43) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Bridlington North & Bempton (48) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (127) |
| Drugs | Bridlington North & Bempton (2) | Bridlington Central (35) |
| Other Crime | Bridlington North & Bempton (9) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (28) |
| Other Theft | Bridlington North & Bempton (25) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (97) |
| Possession of Weapons | Bridlington West (3) | Bridlington Central (15) |
| Public Order | Bridlington North & Bempton (48) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (191) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Bridlington North & Bempton (1) | Bridlington Central (5) |
| Shoplifting | Bridlington North & Bempton (4) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (140) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Bridlington North & Bempton (1) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | Bridlington North & Bempton (9) | Bridlington West (27) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Bridlington North & Bempton (148) | Bridlington Hilderthorpe (514) |
Crime in Bridlington During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bridlington change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Bridlington saw a 900% increase in bicycle theft. Bridlington saw a large fall in shoplifting during April, when it fell by 96% compared to April in 2019. Burglary saw a fall in every month of Bridlington's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -5% | +37% | +12% | -3% | +5% | +21% | -11% | -10% | -24% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | -20% | - | -67% | +100% | - | - | - | -67% | +900% | - |
| Burglary | -25% | -20% | -55% | -65% | -58% | -26% | -57% | -52% | -4% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | -23% | -50% | -57% | +15% | - | -36% | -9% | +66% | - |
| Drugs | -50% | -40% | - | +40% | +40% | -45% | +8% | +100% | -47% | - |
| Other Crime | +17% | -88% | -64% | -30% | -50% | +233% | +117% | +29% | +340% | - |
| Other Theft | -8% | -88% | -71% | -34% | +5% | +15% | +34% | +38% | +110% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | +200% | +100% | -75% | - | - | +67% | -33% | -75% | +200% | - |
| Public Order | -13% | -57% | -18% | - | +63% | +74% | +19% | +70% | +127% | - |
| Robbery | - | - | -67% | -50% | -67% | -50% | -50% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -51% | -96% | -91% | -50% | +22% | -62% | +4% | -15% | -41% | - |
| Theft From the Person | -50% | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -79% | -77% | -86% | -57% | -76% | +50% | -33% | +50% | +200% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -19% | -40% | -48% | -29% | +15% | +10% | -26% | -6% | +26% | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Bridlington
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Bridlington's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021