Bridlington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bridlington's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 11.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.3% above the UK average of 8.5. This built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by its coastal location and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and public order offences (11.4%). These figures align with patterns typical of coastal towns during the summer months, when tourism begins to rise and local nightlife activity increases. The significantly higher rate of violence compared to the UK average (64% above) may be influenced by the town's proximity to popular holiday destinations, which can bring transient populations and associated challenges. Public order offences, at 94% above the national average, suggest heightened activity in areas frequented by tourists or during late-night hours. While property crimes remained relatively low (28% of total), the breakdown shows a notable imbalance between violent and property crime types, with the former comprising over 80% of all incidents. Seasonal context supports this pattern, as June marks the start of summer and longer daylight hours may contribute to increased social interactions and potential conflicts. The data also reveals a mixed picture for specific crime categories: while violence and public order offences are markedly above UK averages, other theft and burglary rates fall below national levels. This contrast suggests that local factors—such as Bridlington's compact urban layout and community policing efforts—may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons (150% above UK average) indicates a concerning trend that deserves closer attention from local authorities.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons reporting a 200% increase compared to the previous month. This jump—from two to six incidents—raises questions about the presence of illicit weapons in the area and potential links to anti-social behaviour or public order incidents. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 87.5% (8 to 15 incidents), a figure that may be connected to increased summer travel and parking activity in the town. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 25.5% (51 to 64 incidents), suggesting a possible correlation with the start of the tourism season and extended daylight hours. In contrast, other crime categories experienced notable declines: 'other crime' fell by 55.6% (9 to 4 incidents), and theft from the person dropped by 50% (2 to 1 incident). These decreases could reflect the effectiveness of targeted policing initiatives or a natural seasonal dip in certain types of criminal activity. The stark disparity between Bridlington's rates and UK averages is particularly evident in violence and sexual offences (64% above) and public order offences (94% above), which may be influenced by the town's coastal character and the influx of visitors during warmer months. Meanwhile, categories like other theft and burglary show rates below national levels, with other theft at 23% below the UK average and burglary at 6% below. This mixed picture underscores the complexity of crime patterns in a location that balances residential life with tourism-related activity.

Bridlington's June 2023 crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 6% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 10.8, reflecting a small but measurable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 reported crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 87 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. This figure should be considered alongside Bridlington's population of 36,771, which means that each resident faces a 0.027% chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month. When compared to the UK average, Bridlington's overall rate is higher, but the breakdown reveals a nuanced picture: while violent and public order crimes are elevated, other categories like burglary and vehicle crime fall below national levels. This contrast may be attributed to the town's compact urban structure, which can facilitate community policing and reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons—150% above the UK average—highlights a specific vulnerability that could benefit from targeted interventions. The comparison also underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the local environment, as Bridlington's unique mix of residential, coastal, and tourist-oriented spaces creates a distinct crime profile that differs from the national average.