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Statistical data set: Migrants detected crossing the English Channel in small boats - daily data

Ministry Of Defence

August 4
08:17 2022

Summary

This page is updated daily with the latest figures on migrants detected crossing the English Channel in small boats.

Data on this page is provisional and may differ from figures published in the official statistics on Irregular migration to the UK, which will have undergone a more thorough quality assurance process.

The data below is for the 24-hour period 00:00 to 23:59 3 August 2022.

  • Number of migrants detected in small boats: 0

  • Number of boats detected: 0

  • Number of boats known by the MOD to be involved in uncontrolled landings: 0

Definition of a small boat

A small boat is one of a number of vessels used by individuals who cross the English Channel, with the aim of gaining entry to the UK without a visa or permission to enter either directly by landing in the UK or having been intercepted at sea by the authorities and brought ashore. The most common small vessels detected making these types of crossings are rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs), dinghies and kayaks.

About the data

  • Data are provisional management information from live operational systems and are subject to change, including reduction
  • Finalised and authoritative data on small boat arrivals will be included in the quarterly Irregular migration to the UK release

The UK data include individuals who:

  • are detected on arrival in the UK
  • are detected in the Channel by UK authorities and subsequently brought to the UK

These data do not include individuals who:

  • arrive in the UK on larger vessels, such as go-fast craft, yachts, motor cruisers, tugs and fishing vessels although these are rarely used by irregular migrants at present
  • arrive in the UK clandestinely on larger vessels not referenced above, including where hidden in a vehicle on a ferry
  • arrive in the UK undetected, or where there have been reports of people making the crossing, but no actual encounters

Migrants detected crossing the English Channel in small boats - weekly data

Published 15 April 2022
Last updated 4 August 2022 +show all updates
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