Bridlington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bridlington's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 41.5% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 residents, the area significantly outpaces the UK average of 8.0, a gap of 56.2%. This stark contrast underscores the urgency of addressing violent crime in the built-up area of East Riding of Yorkshire. The dominance of violent crime—190 incidents in total—suggests systemic challenges that may be linked to the area's social dynamics, including its proximity to coastal tourism hubs and the presence of a significant student population. Shoplifting (64 incidents) and public order offences (52 incidents) followed as the next most common categories, both exceeding the UK average by 204% and 126% respectively. These figures align with seasonal patterns, as September marks the return of students and the start of the academic year, which can contribute to increased petty crime and public disorder. The high rate of violence may also be influenced by the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where interactions between transient populations and local communities could escalate tensions. While anti-social behaviour was 33% below the UK average, this may reflect effective local policing or community initiatives that have mitigated some forms of disorder. The overall picture indicates a need for targeted strategies to reduce violent crime while maintaining the positive trends in other categories.

September 2023 saw a 300% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 1 to 4. Bicycle theft also surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 4, likely tied to the return of students and seasonal travel. Public order offences rose by 48.6% (35 to 52), a shift that may reflect the area's nightlife activity and the transition into autumn. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 20.0% (10 to 8), potentially due to reduced summer traffic or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average (90% higher), while anti-social behaviour was 33% below the national figure. These contrasts illustrate a mixed picture of local crime dynamics, with some categories showing marked improvement and others worsening. For residents, the spike in robbery underscores the need for heightened vigilance in public spaces.

Bridlington's crime rate in September 2023 rose slightly to 12.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% increase from the previous month's 12.2. This places the area 56.2% above the UK average, a gap that has remained consistent in recent months. Daily crime figures show an average of 15 reported crimes per day, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. Over the course of September, one crime occurred for every 80 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This figure, while localised to Bridlington, provides context for residents and local authorities to assess community safety. The population of 36,771 means that the crime rate translates to 458 total crimes, a number that reflects both the scale of the issue and the need for targeted interventions. Comparisons to the UK average suggest that Bridlington's crime profile remains distinct, with violent crimes driving the gap between local and national statistics.