Deal Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Deal maintain a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. The area’s built-up nature within Dover suggests a mix of residential and commercial activity, which may influence crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and criminal damage (11.5%). These figures align with typical patterns for coastal towns, where nightlife activity and seasonal events like Bonfire Night can contribute to spikes in certain crime types. The lower-than-average rate for violent crime (1.8 per 1,000, 30% below UK average) may reflect community cohesion or effective local policing. However, anti-social behaviour rates were 8% above the UK average, linked to the area’s proximity to tourist attractions and the impact of dark evenings on visibility. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night—may have influenced retail-related crimes, though shoplifting rates remained 57% below the UK average, suggesting strong local enforcement or retail security measures. The overall profile indicates a generally safe area, but with targeted challenges in anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents.

November 2024 brought significant shifts in crime trends for Deal. Drug-related crimes surged by 300%, rising from 2 to 8 cases—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors or unmet demand during the holiday period. This jump contrasts with an 80% drop in burglary, which fell from 5 to 1, potentially linked to increased security measures or seasonal inactivity in residential areas. Shoplifting also rose by 50%, aligning with the Black Friday shopping period, though it remained 57% below the UK average. Meanwhile, public order offences decreased by 55.6%, from 9 to 4, due to police focus on major events or community initiatives. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent offences (33.3% of total) remaining the most common category, though their rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 36% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s proximity to major transport routes. Residents may find the 100% decrease in theft from the person (from 0 to 1 case) noteworthy, suggesting improved personal safety measures or awareness during the month.

Deal’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 marks an 8.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day—equivalent to one reported crime for roughly every 183 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents, placing Deal among the safer built-up areas in the UK. The population context further highlights this safety: with 30,203 residents, the 165 recorded crimes translate to a manageable scale, particularly when compared to the UK average. The drop in burglary and public order offences, combined with the stability in violent crime rates, suggests a combination of effective policing and seasonal factors. For instance, the reduction in burglary could be linked to colder weather reducing opportunities for outdoor crimes, while the rise in drug-related incidents may reflect increased demand during the holiday season. These figures underscore Deal’s position as a relatively low-crime area, with localized challenges that require targeted interventions.