Is East Brighton Safe?
Crime statistics for East Brighton. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 3,734 total crimes recorded in East Brighton
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for East Brighton — last 36 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in East Brighton
Safest Areas Near East Brighton
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to East Brighton by safety score
Compare East Brighton With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Brighton safe?
East Brighton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. 1,250 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. East Brighton has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
How many crimes were recorded in East Brighton in the last 12 months?
1,250 crimes were recorded in East Brighton in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 5.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,322 crimes).
What is the most common crime in East Brighton?
The most common crime in East Brighton is Violent Crime, with 1,480 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 118.4% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in East Brighton increasing or decreasing?
Crime in East Brighton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.5% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.
What is the safety score for East Brighton?
East Brighton has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does East Brighton compare to the Sussex Police average?
East Brighton has a safety score of 9/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. East Brighton is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in East Brighton?
47.8% of crimes in East Brighton resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in East Brighton?
1,480 violent crimes were recorded in East Brighton in the last 12 months, representing 118.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 561 incidents.
When was the crime data for East Brighton last updated?
The crime data for East Brighton was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare East Brighton with other areas?
You can compare East Brighton with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.