Bridlington Central and Old Town vs Cottingham North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Bridlington Central and Old Town Humberside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Cottingham North Humberside Police

      Bridlington Central and Old Town vs Cottingham North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Bridlington Central and Old Town
      Humberside Police
      837 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Cottingham North
      Humberside Police
      618 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridlington Central and Old Town
      B Cottingham North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      837
      618
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,408
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓40.6%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridlington Central and Old Town
      B Cottingham North
      Violent Crime
      380 ↓34%
      212 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓49%
      95 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓46%
      38 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑30%
      32 ↑45%
      Burglary
      32 ↓16%
      42 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓41%
      47 ↑21%
      Drugs
      19 ↑36%
      9 ↑350%
      Public Order
      65 ↓34%
      58 ↑2%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↓70%
      50 ↑85%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      11 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓51%
      15 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cottingham North is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridlington Central and Old Town safer than Cottingham North?

      Bridlington Central and Old Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 837 crimes in the last 12 months. Cottingham North has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 618 crimes. Cottingham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridlington Central and Old Town vs Cottingham North?

      Bridlington Central and Old Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cottingham North shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridlington Central and Old Town and Cottingham North?

      In Bridlington Central and Old Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (380 incidents). In Cottingham North, it is Violent Crime (212 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridlington Central and Old Town and Cottingham North?

      Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cottingham North recorded 95. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bridlington Central and Old Town vs Cottingham North?

      Violent crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town totalled 380 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 212 in Cottingham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town and Cottingham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridlington Central and Old Town recorded 1,408 crimes (now 837, a change of -40.6%). Cottingham North recorded 638 crimes previously (now 618, -3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridlington Central and Old Town and Cottingham North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bridlington Central and Old Town has a resolution rate of 0% and Cottingham North has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridlington Central and Old Town and Cottingham North?

      Bridlington Central and Old Town falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Cottingham North is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bridlington Central and Old Town and Cottingham North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bridlington Central and Old Town or Cottingham North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridlington Central and Old Town and Cottingham North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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