Deal Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Deal’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This position, while modest, reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.9% of all incidents, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed, highlighting the persistent challenges of disorder and property-related crime in a built-up coastal area. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of the summer tourist season—likely contributed to the fluctuation in certain crime types, such as the sharp increase in bicycle theft. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by Deal’s relatively small population, strong community policing, or the physical layout of the built-up area, which could limit opportunities for certain crimes. The balance between violent and property crimes suggests that local factors, such as the proximity to Dover’s larger urban centre or the presence of tourist attractions, play a role in shaping the crime picture. While the rate of violence and sexual offences is higher than the UK average, other categories like vehicle crime and drugs show lower rates, indicating that targeted efforts in specific areas may have had an impact. The interplay between these factors underscores the importance of continued monitoring and tailored strategies to address the unique challenges faced by Deal’s residents.

June 2024 marked a significant decline in vehicle crime, which fell by 86.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 37 to 5 incidents. This sharp reduction may reflect seasonal factors, such as the end of school term holidays or decreased car usage during summer evenings. Conversely, bicycle theft rose by 100%, jumping from 0 to 2 incidents, a trend that could be linked to the start of the summer tourist season and increased cycling activity. Drug-related offences also decreased by 50%, from 8 to 4, though this remains a small figure compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 45.9% of all crimes, a rate 27% above the UK average. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such offences are concentrated, such as public spaces or nightlife zones. The drop in vehicle crime, while encouraging, contrasts with the rise in bicycle theft, illustrating the combination of local and seasonal influences on crime patterns.

June 2024 saw a 6.0% increase in Deal’s overall crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 7.2 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This shift, while modest, underscores the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up coastal town. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 132 residents provides context for residents: over the course of June, every resident had a roughly 0.76% chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. This statistic, though abstract, helps frame the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 30,203. The rate remains 7.3% below the UK average, a distinction that suggests local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area’s geography—may play a role in maintaining a relatively lower crime profile despite the month-on-month rise.