Safety in Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove in South East scores 57/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

32,148

Rate per 1,000

116.1

1-year trend

-0.6%

3-year trend

+0.5%

5-year trend

-10.4%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

502

Per 1,000 residents

1.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026