Crime Rate in Plungington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plungington

The total recorded crimes in Plungington, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plungington crime rate of 3.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-26.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Plungington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Singleton Row with total crimes: 11
  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 8
  • Seymour Court 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 July 2025 the Plungington has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plungington)CrimesRank (Plungington)CrimesRank (Plungington)
City Centre489 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's221 22,431 22,366 2
Brookfield177 31,481 61,200 7
Deepdale161 41,720 41,763 4
Ashton136 71,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton137 61,380 81,385 6
Ingol & Cottam112 81,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood84 121,232 91,162 8
Preston Rural East106 9725 13538 14
Lea & Larches95 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green99 10847 11723 11
Garrison48 14829 12668 12
Cadley58 13711 14629 13
Greyfriars36 16493 15382 15
Preston Rural North39 15377 16263 16

Plungington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 45 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (61 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 556 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202561
May 202554
April 202547
March 202566
February 202533
January 202538
December 202440
November 202431
October 202428
September 202455
August 202458

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202546
May 202553
April 202542
March 202555
February 202540
January 202553
December 202444
November 202455
October 202447
September 202444
August 202465

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202513
April 202511
March 202516
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202424
August 202411

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Plungington in July 2025

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

1. Singleton Row (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Emmett Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
3. Seymour Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lorraine Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
6. Broughton Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ashmoor Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ainslie Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stocks Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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