Crime Rates at Watsons Avenue, Bridlington, YO16 7PS

Watsons Avenue area has the 15th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bridlington Central and Old Town , and the 95th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Watsons Avenue (YO16 7PS) in the last 12 months was 155.7 per 1,000 residents and was 45.9% higher than the Bridlington Central and Old Town average (106.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 79.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Watsons Avenue (YO16 7PS), the main crime hotspot is near Great Meadow Road. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.