Bridlington vs Pickering — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bridlington

YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire

112

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Shoplifting16
  • Public order9

Pickering

YO18 · North Yorkshire

14

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Burglary2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 112 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 112 incidents compared to 14, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Public order (9), while Pickering has more Burglary (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 February 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 14 vs 112 incidents. That is 88% 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 February 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Pickering had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 112).

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