Humberside Police

Is Bridlington Central and Old Town Safe?

Crime statistics for Bridlington Central and Old Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 2,245 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,245 Crimes (last 24 months)
45.1% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓40.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 2,245 total crimes recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town

Violent Crime
958 42.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
289 12.9%
Shoplifting
244 10.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
227 10.1%
Public Order
163 7.3%
Other Theft
114 5.1%
Burglary
70 3.1%
Other Crime
67 3%
Vehicle Crime
46 2%
Drugs
33 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
15 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
10 0.4%
Robbery
5 0.2%
Theft from Person
4 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Bridlington Central and Old Town — last 24 months

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Safest Areas Near Bridlington Central and Old Town

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Bridlington Central and Old Town by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridlington Central and Old Town safe?

Bridlington Central and Old Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 837 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 40.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bridlington Central and Old Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town in the last 12 months?

837 crimes were recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 40.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,408 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 958 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town?

The most common crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town is Violent Crime, with 958 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 114.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bridlington Central and Old Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 40.6% — from 1,408 crimes in the previous 12 months to 837 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Bridlington Central and Old Town?

Bridlington Central and Old Town has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Bridlington Central and Old Town compare to the Humberside Police average?

Bridlington Central and Old Town has a safety score of 10/100, while the Humberside Police force area average is 20/100. Bridlington Central and Old Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Bridlington Central and Old Town?

45.1% of crimes recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Humberside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Bridlington Central and Old Town?

958 violent crimes were recorded in Bridlington Central and Old Town in the last 12 months — representing 114.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 289 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Bridlington Central and Old Town last updated?

The crime data for Bridlington Central and Old Town was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Bridlington Central and Old Town with other areas?

You can compare Bridlington Central and Old Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.