Staying Safe

We want visitors to enjoy their stay and it's important to stay safe. Here are some tips and advice on how to stay safe in the city.

Beach Safety

• Red and yellow flags are raised on patrolled beaches and represent safe swimming conditions

• Red flags mean that it is unsafe to swim in the sea.

• We strongly recommend you do not swim in the sea outside of the lifeguard service or in the winter months. The sea temperature is extremely low and the onset of hypothermia can take a matter of minutes.

• Pier & Groyne jumping is extremely dangerous. You should never jump off any structure directly into the sea as you can never be sure how deep the water is below. 

• You can find more details via The Seafront Office

Nightime Safety

With so many fantastic places to enjoy a great night out in Brighton & Hove it is important to remember to stay safe and to never drink and dirve. If you are planning a night out in the city and need to make travel arrangements then download the handy guide to night time travel in Brighton.

• Night Time Travel Winter timetable up to 22nd April 2017 (312 KB - PDF)

There are many agencies in Brighton & Hove who work together to ensure everyone is safe, to find out more go to the Safety in the City website. For general information, including emergency contact numbers, see our City A-Z.