Bridlington vs Sowerby — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bridlington

YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire

229

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences101
  • Public order27
  • Shoplifting25

Sowerby

YO7 · North Yorkshire

65

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft5

Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 65, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Public order (27) and Shoplifting (25), while Sowerby has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other theft (5). Bridlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sowerby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridlington or Sowerby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 65 vs 229 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bridlington and Sowerby?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 229).

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