Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO31 · York
357
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bridlington has less crime — 112 vs 357 incidents in February 2026.
York recorded substantially more crime than Bridlington in February 2026 — 357 incidents compared to 112, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Public order (9), while York has more Anti-social behaviour (81). 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 York — 112 vs 357 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. York is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Public order while York had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bridlington recorded fewer total crimes (112 vs 357).