Deal Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Deal's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a combination of local and national trends. The area's overall crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents places it 4.9% above the UK average, highlighting a need for closer scrutiny of local policing strategies. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.4% of all reported incidents. This figure is 13% higher than the UK average for this category, suggesting potential challenges in managing public safety in Deal's built-up area. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.8% of total crimes, with a 20% gap above the national average. These patterns may be influenced by the area's proximity to Dover's urban core and the seasonal dynamics of May, which sees longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. The third most common category, criminal damage and arson, was 100% above the UK average, indicating a particular vulnerability in this area. While property crimes collectively account for 33.5% of all incidents, the breakdown shows a marked contrast: other theft (5.5%) is 6% below the UK average, and vehicle crime (4.7%) matches the national rate exactly. This suggests that while some property crime types are in line with national trends, others remain high. The seasonal context of May, with its extended daylight hours and bank holidays, likely contributes to the observed patterns, though the exact nature of this relationship requires further analysis.

The most striking month-on-month change in May 2025 was the 600% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, represents a significant shift in crime dynamics. Concurrently, possession of weapons cases doubled from 1 to 3, while bicycle theft quadrupled from 0 to 4. These increases contrast sharply with declines in shoplifting (-66.7%) and public order offences (-9.1%). The crime mix also shows marked divergence from national trends: violence and sexual offences are 13% above the UK average, while public order offences are 48% below. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, accounting for 19.8% of all crimes, 20% above the UK average. Residents may find the 600% rise in robbery particularly concerning, as it suggests a sudden shift in criminal activity patterns that local authorities will need to address.

Deal's crime rate in May 2025 rose sharply to 8.5 per 1,000 residents, a 36.8% increase from April's 6.2 per 1,000. This shift raises questions about local factors contributing to the rise. On a daily basis, 8 crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 118 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. While the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals stark contrasts: violence and sexual offences are 13% above the UK average, while public order offences are 48% below. These disparities suggest uneven pressures on local policing resources, with violent crime requiring particular attention. The population context also shows that even modest increases in crime rate can have tangible impacts for residents, given Deal's compact built-up area and its proximity to Dover's larger urban centre.