Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Driffield has less crime — 55 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Driffield in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 55, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Driffield has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Bridlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Driffield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Driffield recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 55 vs 229 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Driffield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Driffield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Driffield recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 229).