WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Plungington, Preston

Comprehensive safety analysis for Plungington, localized within Preston.

Total Crimes

143
trending_up +8.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

140.91per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,454

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences44
Criminal Damage & Arson19
Anti-social Behaviour17
Vehicle Crime16
Other Theft10
Drug Offences9
Shoplifting8
Public Order7
Burglary5
Weapons Possession3
Robbery2
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Shoplifting: 2
7
On or near Eastham Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Bicycle theft: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Varley Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
4
On or near Singleton Row Map
Drugs: 3
3
On or near Rodney Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1
3
On or near Heysham Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Coniston Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Broomfield Mill Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Jemmett Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Local Rank

#13safest in Preston

National Safety

Top 5%Riskiest

City Average

120.45per 1k

Local Policing

Plungington

Lancashire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Op Prosper - Clear, Hold Build, Anti-social Behaviour, Shoplifting

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Operation Prosper is our partnership approach focused on drugs, violence, antisocial behaviour (ASB), thefts, and robberies in the St Matts and Fishwick wards.

Twenty-five warrants were executed linked to Op Prosper in June 2025, resulting in 25 arrests, 23 remands, £100,000 cash recovered and in excess of £100,000 worth of class A drugs.

We have a focus on the city centre where we work to tackle a combination of youth related ASB, adult street drinking and shoplifting.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Three Sisters Coffee Shop and Kitchen, 159 Garstang Road Preston

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