Deal Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Deal maintain a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 32.8% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure reflects the area's enduring safety profile, shaped by its coastal location and mix of residential and commercial zones. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 53.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and criminal damage and arson (7.0%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the relatively low overall rate, as reduced foot traffic and community engagement may dampen opportunities for certain crimes. However, the persistence of violence as the most prevalent category suggests ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal conflicts, possibly linked to the area's proximity to Dover and the associated commuter movement. The UK comparison reveals Deal's success in keeping violent crime rates 1% below national averages, though property crimes remain low, with burglary and vehicle crime at 60% and 100% below UK levels respectively. This contrast highlights the area's unique characteristics, where a compact built-up environment and strong community networks may mitigate some risks, while the need for targeted interventions in violence prevention remains evident.

February 2026 marked a sharp 100% increase in burglary, vehicle crime, and bicycle theft, each rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with an 83.3% drop in drug-related offences and a 33.3% decrease in public order incidents. The violent crime category, which accounted for 53.5% of all reported crimes, remained 1% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000, highlighting Deal's continued strength in reducing violence compared to national standards. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 12% below the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000. The absence of reported drug-related crimes in February, compared to six in January, may reflect temporary disruptions in local patterns. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring, as even minor shifts can signal broader changes in community dynamics.

Deal's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 3.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.1 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though modest, aligns with the area's broader trend of remaining significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 129 total crimes recorded over 28 days equate to roughly five crimes per day, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population of 30,203 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 234 residents—a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the rate remains 32.8% below the UK average, the slight increase suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull affecting outdoor activity patterns. The consistency in low rates for categories like burglary and vehicle crime, despite the small month-on-month rise, indicates that Deal's overall safety profile remains distinct from national trends.