Bridlington vs Pickering — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bridlington

YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire

229

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences101
  • Public order27
  • Shoplifting25

Pickering

YO18 · North Yorkshire

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 8, a 28.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Public order (27) and Shoplifting (25), while Pickering has more Other crime (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Bridlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pickering is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridlington or Pickering safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 8 vs 229 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Pickering had more Other crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 229).

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