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 July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridlington Central and Old Town crime rate of 4.04 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Bridlington Central and Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leys Court with total crimes: 8
  • Field Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Bridlington Central and Old Town has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridlington Central and Old Town)CrimesRank (Bridlington Central and Old Town)CrimesRank (Bridlington Central and Old Town)
Bridlington South236 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey110 31,599 21,837 2
Goole South120 21,423 41,442 3
St Mary's110 41,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness97 51,311 61,330 5
Howdenshire95 61,039 81,054 8
Hessle85 91,256 71,215 7
Driffield and Rural94 7926 10954 9
Tranby89 8851 13860 11
Dale49 22997 9748 14
Wolds Weighton59 16914 12881 10
North Holderness57 18922 11856 12
Cottingham South77 11674 18649 18
Goole North75 12745 16821 13
Pocklington Provincial66 13780 15741 15
Bridlington North64 14790 14694 17
South West Holderness59 15677 17590 19
East Wolds and Coastal54 19609 20695 16
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland58 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North52 20653 19580 20
Mid Holderness48 23570 22556 21
South Hunsley51 21539 24485 25
Willerby and Kirk Ella32 25549 23527 22
Howden39 24447 25510 24
Beverley Rural31 26342 26294 26

Bridlington Central and Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202542
May 202537
April 202545
March 202547
February 202537
January 202543
December 202434
November 202447
October 202448
September 202433
August 202460

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 202511
April 202518
March 202533
February 20259
January 202518
December 202412
November 202417
October 202412
September 202412
August 202424

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
August 20241

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20258
April 202512
March 202518
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20259
April 202513
March 202512
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20259
March 20253
February 202516
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 202427
September 202419
August 202428

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bridlington Central and Old Town in July 2025

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

1. Leys Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Field Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Lowood Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Gypsey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Abbotts Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Great Meadow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Cleeton Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Georges Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Jubilee Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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