Small boat activity in the English Channel
This page displays data comparing small boat arrivals to the UK in 2025 and 2026.
Small Boat Arrivals #
The data below represents amount of individual arrivals, not amount of boats.
- Last sync:
- Source:
- GOV.UK | Migrants detected crossing the English Channel in small boats – time series
- 09_January_2026_Small_boats_-_time_series.ods | (SB_01)
Small Boat Arrivals - Comparison by Year (to Date) #
Small boat arrivals are down compared to the same period last year.
Last Year
61
Current Year
~32
Difference
~-29
% Change
~-48%
| Week Ending | Last Year | Current Year | Difference | % Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4 Jan | 61 | ~0 | ~-61 | ~-100% | |