Crime in Deal: statistics, rates and trends
1,776 crimes were recorded in Deal in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
1,776 crimes were recorded in Deal in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 776 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Deal has the 935th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Deal | Dover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,776 | 10,455 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 87.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 28,885 | 119,768 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Deal was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,038 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,776). Over the whole period it fell 41%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,776 | 61.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,219 | 76.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,420 | 83.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,468 | 85.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,613 | 90.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,697 | 93.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,038 | 105.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,917 | 101.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,009 | 104.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 114 |
| September 2025 | 142 |
| August 2025 | 206 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Deal over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in public order (-46%) and vehicle crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 776 | 26.9 | 0.78 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 349 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 179 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -18% |
| Other theft | 119 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 2.1 | 0.26 | -39% |
| Public order | 60 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -46% |
| Other crime | 49 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -9% |
| Drugs | 45 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -6% |
| Burglary | 34 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -37% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.4 | 0.28 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -47% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.02 | -89% |
Violence and sexual offences in Deal
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Deal recorded 776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Deal
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Deal recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Deal
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Deal recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Deal
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Deal recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Deal
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Deal recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Deal
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Deal recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Deal
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Deal recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Deal
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Deal recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Deal
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Deal recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Deal
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Deal recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Deal
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Deal recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Deal
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Deal recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Deal
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Deal recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Deal
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Deal recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Deal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Deal.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield (Dover) | 448 | 68.2 | +11% |
| Dover | 5,535 | 150.3 | +144% |
| Aylesham | 487 | 75.4 | +23% |
| Ramsgate | 5,792 | 135.4 | +120% |
| Broadstairs | 1,822 | 73.2 | +19% |
| Margate | 7,827 | 122.7 | +100% |
| Hawkinge | 448 | 51.6 | -16% |
| Folkestone | 6,634 | 122.8 | +100% |
4 areas within Deal, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North Deal had the highest rate (88.8 per 1,000) and Walmer the lowest (42.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Deal | Neighbourhood | 6,541 | 581 | 88.8 |
| Middle Deal | Neighbourhood | 7,342 | 493 | 67.1 |
| Mill Hill | Neighbourhood | 7,910 | 404 | 51.1 |
| Walmer | Neighbourhood | 7,092 | 298 | 42.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Deal over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 125 |
| On or near South Street | 64 |
| On or near Stockdale Gardens | 58 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 43 |
| On or near Freemen'S Way | 38 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 30 |
| On or near Anchor Lane | 29 |
| On or near Beechwood Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Telegraph Road | 27 |
| On or near Birdwood Avenue | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Deal over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 625 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 474 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 349 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Deal has an estimated population of 28,885. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Deal sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Deal |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Deal a safe place to live?
Deal recorded 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Deal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (349).
Is crime in Deal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deal was down 20% on the year before: 1,776 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,219 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Deal?
Deal is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Deal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.