Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO11 · North Yorkshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Scarborough has less crime — 85 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Bridlington recorded notably higher crime than Scarborough in February 2026 — 194 vs 85 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Scarborough has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Scarborough recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 85 vs 194 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Scarborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Scarborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Scarborough recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 194).