Crime in Ingol & Cottam: statistics, rates and trends
1,102 crimes were recorded in Ingol & Cottam in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ingol & Cottam at a glance
- Crime trends in Ingol & Cottam
- Types of crime in Ingol & Cottam
- Ingol & Cottam compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ingol & Cottam
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ingol & Cottam
- Demographics of Ingol & Cottam
- Questions about crime in Ingol & Cottam
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (554), anti-social behaviour (192) and criminal damage and arson (100) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,482nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ingol & Cottam | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,102 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.5 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 12,172 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ingol & Cottam of any year here (1,102 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,102 | 90.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,193 | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,236 | 101.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,186 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,371 | 112.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,533 | 125.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,209 | 99.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,177 | 96.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,166 | 95.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ingol & Cottam recorded notably more other crime (48% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (33% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (35% below) and public order (31% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 435 to 554 and other crime rose from 33 to 38, while anti-social behaviour fell from 390 to 192 and other theft fell from 66 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 554 | 45.5 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 15.8 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ingol & Cottam; the highest is City Centre (409.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston Rural North (45.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ingol & Cottam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadley | 485 | 50.7 | -44% |
| Lea & Larches | 782 | 93.8 | +4% |
| Ashton | 1,372 | 134.1 | +48% |
| Greyfriars | 387 | 49.8 | -45% |
| Preston Rural North | 360 | 45.8 | -49% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +56% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +9% |
| City Centre | 5,296 | 409.4 | +352% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Ingol & Cottam over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Threefields” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Threefields | 66 |
| On or near Tanterton Hall Road | 43 |
| On or near Worthing Road | 40 |
| On or near Canberra Lane | 38 |
| On or near Tom Benson Way | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Dunbar Road | 31 |
| On or near Fiddlers Fold Court | 31 |
| On or near New Rough Hey | 30 |
| On or near Finch Lane | 26 |
Of the 910 crimes in Ingol & Cottam with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 192 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 413 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ingol & Cottam has an estimated population of 12,172 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ingol & Cottam average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ingol & Cottam | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ingol & Cottam a safe place to live?
Ingol & Cottam recorded 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,482nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Ingol & Cottam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 554 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Ingol & Cottam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ingol & Cottam was down 8% on the year before: 1,102 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,193 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ingol & Cottam?
About 12,172 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ingol & Cottam?
Ingol & Cottam is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.