Bridlington vs Sowerby — 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

Sowerby

YO7 · North Yorkshire

65

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft5

Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 65, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Public order (19), while Sowerby has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other theft (5). 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 Sowerby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 65 vs 163 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Sowerby had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 163).

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