Crime Rate in Ingol & Cottam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ingol & Cottam

The total recorded crimes in Ingol & Cottam, Preston, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ingol & Cottam crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ingol & Cottam, encompassing approximately 15,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-40.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Ingol & Cottam Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Creswell Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Dukes Meadow with total crimes: 6
  • Downy Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ingol & Cottam?

To understand the safety of Ingol & Cottam, we need to analyze Ingol & Cottam crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Ingol & Cottam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 1390 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ingol & Cottam witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Ingol & Cottam had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 1,149 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ingol & Cottam recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Preston, Ingol & Cottam has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ingol & Cottam Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ingol & Cottam has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 6.44 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Ingol & Cottam crimes were 1,390. The crime rate of Ingol & Cottam in 2024 was 86.95 (year) or 7.25 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ingol & Cottam were around 1,149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.87 (year) or 5.99 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ingol & Cottam)CrimesRank (Ingol & Cottam)CrimesRank (Ingol & Cottam)
City Centre569 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's224 22,431 22,366 2
Plungington173 32,341 32,251 3
Deepdale144 41,720 41,763 4
Ashton125 51,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton114 71,380 81,385 6
Brookfield120 61,481 61,200 7
Fishwick & Frenchwood107 81,232 91,162 8
Lea & Larches85 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green88 10847 11723 11
Garrison53 13829 12668 12
Preston Rural East67 12725 13538 14
Cadley50 15711 14629 13
Preston Rural North51 14377 16263 16
Greyfriars44 16493 15382 15

Ingol & Cottam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (102 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202537
March 202532
February 202530
January 202534
December 202452
November 202435
October 202438
September 202428
August 202446
July 202433
June 202464
May 202452

A total of 501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202547
March 202525
February 202528
January 202520
December 202422
November 202430
October 202436
September 202431
August 202440
July 202461
June 2024102
May 202431

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 202426
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202411
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202516
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 20242
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ingol & Cottam in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ingol & Cottam postcode area is presented below.

1. Creswell Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Dukes Meadow (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Downy Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
4. Finch Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Threefields (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Sylvancroft (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Clevedon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tag Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Honeysuckle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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