Crime Rate in Bridlington Central and Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Bridlington Central and Old Town, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridlington Central and Old Town crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bridlington Central and Old Town, encompassing approximately 19,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Bridlington Central and Old Town Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Field Road with total crimes: 4
  • Postill Square with total crimes: 4
  • Jubilee Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bridlington Central and Old Town?

To understand the safety of Bridlington Central and Old Town, we need to analyze Bridlington Central and Old Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Riding of Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Bridlington Central and Old Town reported a higher crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,493 crimes compared to 966. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridlington Central and Old Town witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Bridlington Central and Old Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,245 crimes compared to 931. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridlington Central and Old Town witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Riding of Yorkshire, Bridlington Central and Old Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bridlington Central and Old Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridlington Central and Old Town has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 4.40 ranking 7th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bridlington Central and Old Town crimes were 1,493. The crime rate of Bridlington Central and Old Town in 2024 was 77.34 (year) or 6.44 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridlington Central and Old Town were around 1,245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.49 (year) or 5.37 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridlington Central and Old Town)CrimesRank (Bridlington Central and Old Town)CrimesRank (Bridlington Central and Old Town)
Bridlington South244 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey124 21,599 21,837 2
Goole South110 41,423 41,442 3
Howdenshire120 31,039 81,054 8
St Mary's87 61,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness84 91,311 61,330 5
Hessle105 51,256 71,215 7
Dale84 8997 9748 14
Driffield and Rural69 13926 10954 9
Wolds Weighton65 15914 12881 10
North Holderness73 10922 11856 12
Tranby70 11851 13860 11
Cottingham South70 12674 18649 18
Goole North55 19745 16821 13
Bridlington North55 18790 14694 17
East Wolds and Coastal66 14609 20695 16
Pocklington Provincial58 16780 15741 15
South West Holderness49 21677 17590 19
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland55 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North42 23653 19580 20
Willerby and Kirk Ella50 20549 23527 22
Mid Holderness41 24570 22556 21
South Hunsley48 22539 24485 25
Howden32 25447 25510 24
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

Bridlington Central and Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202545
March 202547
February 202537
January 202543
December 202434
November 202447
October 202448
September 202433
August 202460
July 202448
June 2024100
May 202464

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202518
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 202533
February 20259
January 202518
December 202412
November 202417
October 202412
September 202412
August 202424
July 202417
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20253
February 202516
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 202427
September 202419
August 202428
July 202433
June 202438
May 20245

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202512
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 20247
August 20245
July 202413
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bridlington Central and Old Town in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bridlington Central and Old Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Field Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Postill Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Jubilee Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Southorpe Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. New Pasture Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Prickett Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Sewerby Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gypsey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Jameson Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lawson Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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