Crime Rate in Plungington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plungington

The total recorded crimes in Plungington, Preston, UK in May 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plungington crime rate of 3.68 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 Plungington, encompassing approximately 46,990 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (14.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (26.19% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Plungington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Varley Street with total crimes: 13
  • Singleton Row with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Plungington?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Plungington reported a higher crime volume than the Preston average, with 2,341 crimes compared to 1,568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Plungington witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Plungington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Preston average, with 2,251 crimes compared to 1,434. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Plungington witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Preston, Plungington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Plungington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Plungington has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Plungington crimes were 2,341. The crime rate of Plungington in 2024 was 49.82 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plungington were around 2,251 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.90 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plungington)CrimesRank (Plungington)CrimesRank (Plungington)
City Centre569 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's224 22,431 22,366 2
Deepdale144 41,720 41,763 4
Ashton125 51,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton114 71,380 81,385 6
Brookfield120 61,481 61,200 7
Ingol & Cottam103 91,390 71,149 9
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

Plungington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 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 (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (66 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (130 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202542
March 202555
February 202540
January 202553
December 202444
November 202455
October 202447
September 202444
August 202465
July 202463
June 2024118
May 202463

A total of 676 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202547
March 202566
February 202533
January 202538
December 202440
November 202431
October 202428
September 202455
August 202458
July 202448
June 2024130
May 202448

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 202418

A total of 192 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202516
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202424
August 202411
July 202420
June 202426
May 202421

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 202418
July 20244
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 202446
May 202411

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20248
July 202414
June 202436
May 202436

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 202411
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Plungington in May 2025

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

1. Varley Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Singleton Row (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Maynard Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Murdock Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lytham Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Dallas Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Haysworth Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Emmett Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1

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