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– Between 1 January and 23 September 2026, about 18,565 people crossed the English Channel via small boats from France, which is down 42% compared to the same period in 2025.
– Small boat crossings have been the most common detection method for people entering the UK illegally since 2020.
– Almost all those arriving by small boat claim asylum, which allows them to stay legally while their claim is processed.
– Small boat arrivals made up 40% of asylum applications from July 2025 to June 2026.
– On average, boats arriving between 24 September 2025 to 23 September 2026 carried 67 people, more than double since 2021.
– Overcrowding increases the risk, with at least 84 deaths reported in 2024 attempting to cross.
– Small boat arrivals represent about 5% of total immigration to the UK from January to December 2025.
– The UK government aims to “smash the gangs” responsible for these crossings.
– People from Eritrea make up 18% of arrivals from July 2025 to June 2026.
– In 2025, 2,335 people arriving by small boat were identified as potential victims of human trafficking or modern slavery.
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