Total Crime Rate
11.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Mount Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bridlington Central and Old Town , and the 121st lowest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mount Avenue (YO16 7HJ) in the last 12 months was 11.2 per 1,000 residents and was 87.3% lower 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 82.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mount Avenue (YO16 7HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bempton Oval | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Tintern Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bempton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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