Bridlington vs Pickering — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bridlington

YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire

163

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting35
  • Public order19

Pickering

YO18 · North Yorkshire

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 8, a 20.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Public order (19), while Pickering has more Other crime (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridlington or Pickering safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 8 vs 163 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bridlington and Pickering?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Pickering had more Other crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 163).

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