Bridlington Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bridlington’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.2% above the UK average. This figure underscores the area’s position as a coastal town with a combination of local and seasonal influences on crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents, a rate 57% higher than the UK average. This stark deviation may be attributed to the influx of tourists during the summer months, which can strain local resources and increase opportunities for offences. Public order issues followed closely, with 10.9% of crimes falling into this category, 90% above the UK average—a trend consistent with the area’s summer nightlife and crowded public spaces. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents, though lower than the UK average by 32%, suggest that community engagement efforts during peak tourist season may be mitigating some forms of disorder. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely contributes to the elevated rates of property-related crimes such as burglary and other theft, as empty homes and increased foot traffic create vulnerabilities. These patterns align with the broader trend of coastal towns experiencing higher crime rates during summer, driven by both transient populations and the unique challenges of managing public safety in a tourist-driven economy.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in August 2025 was a 50% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 2 to 3. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 3 to 1—a shift possibly linked to seasonal changes in tourism and local activity. Violent crime, which accounted for 43.8% of all reported incidents, remained 57% above the UK average, a stark deviation that may reflect the area’s coastal dynamics and summer visitor patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents—though down 32% compared to the UK average—highlighted a local trend of lower public disorder, influenced by increased community engagement during the peak holiday season. The surge in burglary (+42.9%) and other theft (+35.3%) underscored the risks associated with empty homes during August, a period when tourism peaks and property oversight may wane.

Bridlington’s crime rate in August 2025 rose 3.0% compared to July, climbing from 10.0 to 10.3 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the previous month’s stability. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 12 crimes per day in August, a figure that reflects the local context of a coastal town with seasonal fluctuations in tourism and population movement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a metric that highlights the monthly exposure to crime in a community of 36,771 people. While this rate is consistent with the area’s historical patterns, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in violent offences and public order issues—suggests a need for targeted local responses. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate is higher than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable within the town’s demographic profile.