Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 14, a 13.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Pickering has more Burglary (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 14 vs 194 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Pickering had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 194).