Safest Places to Live in Brighton 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Brighton (BN41) recorded the lowest crime rate in Brighton, with 312 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Brighton (BN1) recorded 650 crimes in the same period — 2.1x more than Brighton. All 4 areas analysed in Brighton exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Anti-social behaviour
312
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
332
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
394
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
650
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
650
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
394
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
332
crimes
4
Anti-social behaviour
312
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Brighton?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Brighton (BN41) is the safest area in Brighton, recording 312 crimes — 26% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Brighton?

Brighton (BN1) recorded the most crime in Brighton in April 2026, with 650 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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