The total number of small boat arrivals so far this year is about 15% lower than last year

Cumulative number of people arriving in small boats, UK

20,000

10 Aug 2022

18,674

10 Aug 2023

15,826

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

20,000

10 Aug 2022

18,674

10 Aug 2023

15,826

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

January

March

May

July

Guardian graphic. Source: Home Office, Ministry of Defence. Note: UK 2022 figures to 14 April are averaged quarterly figures.