Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
YO18 · North Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).