Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO12 · North Yorkshire
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bridlington has less crime — 194 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough saw somewhat more crime than Bridlington in February 2026 (254 vs 194 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Scarborough has more Anti-social behaviour (60). 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, Bridlington recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 194 vs 254 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Scarborough is above the national average.
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, Bridlington recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 254).