Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Driffield has less crime — 42 vs 112 incidents in February 2026.
Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Driffield in February 2026 — 112 incidents compared to 42, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Driffield has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Driffield recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 42 vs 112 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Driffield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Driffield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Driffield recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 112).