Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO11 · North Yorkshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Scarborough has less crime — 85 vs 112 incidents in February 2026.
Bridlington saw somewhat more crime than Scarborough in February 2026 (112 vs 85 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Scarborough has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Scarborough recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 85 vs 112 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Scarborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Public order while Scarborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Scarborough recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 112).