Crime Rate in Bridlington South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridlington South

The total recorded crimes in Bridlington South, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 244 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridlington South crime rate of 5.33 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 South, encompassing approximately 45,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (7.07% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
Bridlington South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Vernon Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bridlington South?

To understand the safety of Bridlington South, we need to analyze Bridlington South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 3,113 crimes compared to 966. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridlington South witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Bridlington South experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 2,768 crimes compared to 931. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridlington South witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridlington South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridlington South has recorded 244 crimes with crime rate of 5.33 ranking 1th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bridlington South crimes were 3,113. The crime rate of Bridlington South in 2024 was 67.98 (year) or 5.67 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridlington South were around 2,768 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.45 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridlington South)CrimesRank (Bridlington South)CrimesRank (Bridlington South)
Minster and Woodmansey124 21,599 21,837 2
Goole South110 41,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town85 71,493 31,245 6
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (122 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (238 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (126 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202599
March 202582
February 202564
January 202572
December 202480
November 202481
October 202492
September 202496
August 2024122
July 2024114
June 2024238
May 2024126

A total of 262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202519
February 202517
January 202515
December 202417
November 202416
October 202417
September 202425
August 202417
July 202427
June 202430
May 202423

A total of 293 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202530
February 202523
January 202512
December 202417
November 202414
October 202425
September 202426
August 202421
July 202413
June 202434
May 202423

A total of 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 202415
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 202418
August 202419
July 202416
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202524
March 202522
February 202521
January 202527
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 202417
August 202424
July 202425
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20251
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 463 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202517
March 202512
February 202530
January 202539
December 202442
November 202443
October 202450
September 202442
August 202440
July 202431
June 202464
May 202431

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 202512
January 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bridlington South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bridlington South postcode area is presented below.

1. Partridge Close (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vernon Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Harbour Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cliff Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. St George'S Avenue (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Buckrose Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
9. Cross Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
10. The Promenades Shopping Centre (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1

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