Deal Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Deal during March 2023, accounting for 44.8% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, was 6% above the UK average, suggesting a localised concentration of violent crime that may be influenced by the area's demographic and social dynamics. The overall crime rate for the built-up area was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing Deal 15.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity, though not vast, reflects a combination of factors including the relatively low rates of property crimes such as shoplifting (59% below UK average) and burglary (39% below UK average). The seasonal transition to spring, with its associated changes in daylight and social activity, may have contributed to the prominence of violent crime. Criminal damage and arson stood out as a significant outlier, with rates 133% above the UK average, raising questions about local vulnerabilities or environmental factors that may be exacerbating this category. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 42% below the UK average, a figure that may align with the area's community-focused policing efforts or the characteristics of Deal's built-up environment. The crime mix in March 2023 illustrates a combination of local conditions and national trends, with violence and sexual offences acting as the primary driver of reported crime in this coastal town. This pattern contrasts with other parts of the UK, where property crimes often dominate, and suggests that Deal's crime profile is shaped by its unique socio-economic and geographical context.

March 2023 saw a marked concentration of violent crime in Deal, with violence and sexual offences making up 44.8% of all reported crimes. This category alone was 6% above the UK average, highlighting a local trend that may partly explain the area's overall crime profile. In contrast, categories such as anti-social behaviour and other theft were significantly below UK rates, with anti-social behaviour at 42% below and other theft at 49% below. The spike in criminal damage and arson—133% above the UK average—points to a distinct local challenge. Residents may find the breakdown of crime types useful, particularly the lower rates of shoplifting and burglary, which were 59% and 39% below the UK average respectively. These figures suggest that while certain categories are overrepresented in Deal, others are underrepresented compared to national statistics.

Deal's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 15.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This difference, while modest in percentage terms, translates to a tangible reduction in the number of incidents experienced by residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts with the UK's broader context. Daily crime statistics show that Deal recorded an average of six crimes per day in March, a figure that reflects the area's relatively stable crime environment. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 30,203 residents of Deal face a crime rate that is lower than the UK average, though local variations in crime types suggest that the nature of incidents may differ from national trends. This monthly context provides a clear snapshot of how crime manifests in Deal, offering residents a benchmark for understanding their local safety profile.