Deal Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Deal’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure, when contextualised against the area’s population of 30,203, equates to 224 total crimes—a volume that reflects the dynamics of a built-up area within Dover. The breakdown reveals a stark dominance of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and criminal damage and arson (9.8%). This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a commuter hub and coastal town, where late-night activity and seasonal transitions may amplify tensions. September, marked by the return to school and university freshers, likely contributed to the high proportion of violent offences, as younger populations and increased foot traffic in social venues create conditions for such incidents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour’s 25% deficit compared to the UK average suggests effective community policing or lower levels of public disorder. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (46% below UK average) and vehicle crime (79% below) may reflect Deal’s smaller retail footprint and limited car parks, reducing opportunities for such crimes. These trends, while consistent with local geography, require careful monitoring as seasonal patterns evolve.

September 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime, including unclassified incidents, surged by 250% from 2 to 7 cases, while robbery doubled from 1 to 2. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, reaching 3 incidents, potentially linked to increased traffic during the start of the academic term. Conversely, burglary plummeted by 85.7%, dropping from 7 to 1, suggesting a possible reduction in residential break-ins. Anti-social behaviour fell by 9.4% to 29 cases, though this remains 25% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.8 per 1,000, were 39% higher than the UK average, underscoring a localised challenge. These shifts highlight the uneven impact of seasonal factors, with freshers’ week likely contributing to spikes in certain categories while reduced summer activity may explain declines in others.

In September 2023, Deal’s crime rate rose to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18% increase from the previous month’s 6.3 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 7 crimes reported each day, a figure that may reflect seasonal transitions as schools and universities ramp up activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 135 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. With a population of 30,203, this rate suggests that while crime remains relatively low compared to the UK average, the upward trend warrants attention. The daily crime count, though modest, highlights the frequency of incidents in a community where public spaces and transport hubs are central to daily life. This perspective helps residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their immediate environment, even as broader patterns remain stable.