Brighton and Hove
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Thinking about moving to Brighton BN1? Police recorded 519 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Brighton BN1 recorded 519 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 144 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Brighton BN1 were: Violence & sexual offences (144), Anti-social behaviour (108), and Shoplifting (84). These accounted for 65% of all recorded crime in the area.
Brighton BN1 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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