Total Crime Rate
132.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
71.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wright Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bridlington Central and Old Town , and the 122nd highest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wright Close (YO16 4RQ) in the last 12 months was 132.1 per 1,000 residents and was 49.7% higher than the Bridlington Central and Old Town average (88.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 71.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wright Close (YO16 4RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Bessingby Gate. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Romyn Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bessingby Gate | Under investigation |
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