Bridlington vs Selby — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bridlington

YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences95
  • Shoplifting25
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Selby

YO8 · North Yorkshire

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting21

Selby has less crime — 151 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bridlington saw somewhat more crime than Selby in February 2026 (194 vs 151 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Selby has more Anti-social behaviour (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridlington or Selby safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Selby recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 151 vs 194 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Selby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Selby recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 194).

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