Is Brighton safe for solo female travelers?

Brighton is generally very safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low compared to other cities and locals are generally quite welcoming. Traveling around the city is relatively safe, even at night thanks to well-lit streets and reliable public transportation. However, like any city, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and keep personal belongings secure as minor crimes like pickpocketing can occur in busy touristic areas.

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How safe is Brighton for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Clémentine

Clémentine

Netherlands

Group travel

Brighton is a great city. People are very welcoming and open minded. There are so many activities of all types. And the nature is beautiful with the seaside and the many hikes around such as Seven Sisters.

Posted: October 12, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
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Solo travel

I went to Brighton alone and I can say that I felt quite safe there. There are many bright lights at night, from the station to the beach. North Laine was my favorite area, there are many cool shops there. I would also recommend the restaurant "We love falafel", absolutely amazing food.

Posted: April 23, 2023
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Amp

Amp

Thailand

Solo travel

Itinerary: I’ve been there for a week Things to do: Mostly I spent time in pub 😎 Food: Food was just ordinary Safety: Brighton is pretty save Budget: In Brighton pretty expensive for thai people I stayed with my friend to save my money Accommodation: I enjoyed to stay there Recommendations: Beach and food

Posted: June 23, 2022
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How safe is Brighton for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 11 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 11 local experiences

It's an overall safe town with a high population of students but I would be careful walking alone in the dark and especially aware of certain areas such as St James street in Kemptown and the Level. Otherwise it is safe to walk around in the evenings in the more residential areas.

Posted: July 12, 2025
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Mon

Mon

Brighton is generally safe, although there is a high population of drug users that late nights will be around on the streets in the city centre. But police is always active and think it's all kept under surveillance.

Posted: June 11, 2025
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CARMEN

CARMEN

It's safe enough, I've been able to walk alone at night with no one bothering me, men are loud but won't bother you mostly, not a lot of people being too noisy or watching what you are wearing , lost people keep to themselves

Posted: May 3, 2025
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Olga

Olga

Brighton is quite safe during the day if you are in the central area where there are a lot of people. I feel completely safe when I’m with my friends and during the day. However, I would not recommend you to be outside by yourself at night. Before coming to Brighton, research area you are going to be staying at so you know how careful you should be.

Posted: April 20, 2025
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it’s fine it’s just like a normal city with crime and normal people. i wouldn’t say im scared but that could be because im from here but nothing really happens in brighton it’s mostly domestic violence

Posted: February 3, 2025
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