Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
YO24 · York
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bridlington has less crime — 163 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
York recorded notably higher crime than Bridlington in April 2026 — 261 vs 163 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while York has more Anti-social behaviour (56). 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, Bridlington recorded fewer crimes than York — 163 vs 261 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. York is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while York had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bridlington recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 261).