Deal Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Deal’s built-up area within Dover recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s coastal location and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 54.1% of all reported incidents (105 cases), with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000—20% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.5% (32 cases), with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 26% below the UK average. Public order offences (16 cases) also contributed to the mix, at 0.5 per 1,000—25% below the national rate. These patterns align with Deal’s role as a coastal commuter hub and its proximity to Dover, where summer tourism begins to draw visitors. The relatively low property crime rate (33 cases, 17.0% of total) and the absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime (both below UK averages) suggest that local policing and community initiatives may be contributing to this lower baseline. However, the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences remains a concern, potentially influenced by increased social activity during the summer months. Seasonal factors, such as longer daylight hours and the start of the tourist season, may partly explain the fluctuations in crime types observed in June.

June 2023 saw notable decreases in drug-related crimes, with a 75% drop from 4 to 1 incident, and a 66.7% reduction in burglaries, falling from 6 to 2. These declines may reflect improved community engagement or seasonal shifts, as summer begins to bring more activity to public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a spike that could be linked to increased tourism or summer car usage in the area. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 45.5%, from 22 to 32 incidents, tied to the start of the summer season and greater foot traffic in Deal’s built-up area. While violence and sexual offences (105 incidents) remained 20% above the UK average, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both significantly below national rates, with the former 26% lower and the latter 25% lower. This contrast highlights the combination of local conditions, where some crime types align with broader trends while others diverge sharply.

Deal's crime rate in June 2023 remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a -0.6% decrease from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime dynamics, though seasonal factors may still play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the population size (30,203) and the relatively low overall rate. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents over the course of June—a rate that underscores the area's comparative safety compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure, while specific to Deal, provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime intersects with daily life here. The population context further highlights that even with 194 total crimes, the rate remains well below the UK average, indicating that local factors—such as community policing, infrastructure, or demographics—likely contribute to this sustained lower level of criminal activity.