Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO18 · North Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).