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Crime in Saltdean

Saltdean had 243 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 29 Brighton and Hove areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Brighton and Hove area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.

BN2, Brighton and Hove · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Saltdean

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60.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 29Brighton and Hove rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 58 Apr 63 May 89 Jun 73 Jul 81 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Saltdean. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7230%
anti-social behaviour6828%
public order3213%
shoplifting177%
theft156%
criminal damage135%
burglary104%
other crime42%

Saltdean against Brighton and Hove

TypeSaltdean per 1,000Middle Brighton and Hove areaChange
Violence1832.1▲ 22%
Burglary2.52.3–
Vehicle crime13.5–
Anti-social behaviour1725.4▲ 45%
Theft and robbery4.29.2▲ 55%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Roedean191.6▲ 12%
Ovingdean106.9▲ 7%
Peacehaven84.1▲ 24%
Woodingdean67.8▲ 12%
Rottingdean64.5▲ 42%
Saltdean60.6▲ 42%
Telscombe Cliffs50.6▲ 9%
See every Brighton and Hove area ranked on the crime in Brighton and Hove page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Saltdean a safe area?

Saltdean had about 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 29 Brighton and Hove areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Saltdean?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (68) and public order (32).