Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO8 · North Yorkshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Selby has less crime — 151 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Selby recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 151 vs 194 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
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).