Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO11 · North Yorkshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Scarborough has less crime — 101 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Bridlington recorded notably higher crime than Scarborough in April 2026 — 229 vs 101 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Scarborough has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Bridlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Scarborough is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Scarborough recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 101 vs 229 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Scarborough 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 while Scarborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Scarborough recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 229).