Crime in Ingol & Cottam: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in Ingol & Cottam in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ingol & Cottam
- Questions about crime in Ingol & Cottam
- About this data
1,125 crimes were recorded in Ingol & Cottam in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 551 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ingol & Cottam has the 1,424th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ingol & Cottam | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,125 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.4 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 12,172 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ingol & Cottam was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,538 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,125). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,125 | 92.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,230 | 101.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,174 | 96.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,200 | 98.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,383 | 113.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,538 | 126.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,191 | 97.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,196 | 98.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,126 | 92.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ingol & Cottam over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%) and other crime (+18%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-57%) and anti-social behaviour (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 551 | 45.3 | 1.32 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 17.6 | 1.15 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 8.1 | 1.19 | +0% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -5% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.4 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.3 | 0.93 | -17% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.2 | 1.52 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -57% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.18 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -33% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ingol & Cottam
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ingol & Cottam recorded 551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ingol & Cottam
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ingol & Cottam recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ingol & Cottam
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ingol & Cottam recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ingol & Cottam
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ingol & Cottam recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ingol & Cottam
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ingol & Cottam recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ingol & Cottam
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ingol & Cottam recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ingol & Cottam
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ingol & Cottam recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ingol & Cottam
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ingol & Cottam recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ingol & Cottam
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ingol & Cottam recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ingol & Cottam
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ingol & Cottam recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ingol & Cottam
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ingol & Cottam recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ingol & Cottam
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ingol & Cottam recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ingol & Cottam
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ingol & Cottam recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ingol & Cottam
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ingol & Cottam recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ingol & Cottam, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ingol & Cottam.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ingol & Cottam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadley | 486 | 50.9 | -45% |
| Lea & Larches | 776 | 93.1 | +1% |
| Ashton | 1,394 | 136.3 | +47% |
| Greyfriars | 389 | 50.0 | -46% |
| Preston Rural North | 371 | 47.2 | -49% |
| Plungington | 1,721 | 142.1 | +54% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +7% |
| City Centre | 5,213 | 403.0 | +336% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ingol & Cottam over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Threefields | 68 |
| On or near Tanterton Hall Road | 45 |
| On or near Canberra Lane | 42 |
| On or near Tom Benson Way | 40 |
| On or near Worthing Road | 39 |
| On or near Dunbar Road | 34 |
| On or near Downy Close | 33 |
| On or near Fiddlers Fold Court | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Golf View | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ingol & Cottam over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 416 | 37.0% |
| Not recorded | 214 | 19.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 202 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Ingol & Cottam has an estimated population of 12,172. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ingol & Cottam sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ingol & Cottam |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 29.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.6% |
Is Ingol & Cottam a safe place to live?
Ingol & Cottam recorded 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ingol & Cottam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (214).
Is crime in Ingol & Cottam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ingol & Cottam was down 9% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,230 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ingol & Cottam?
Ingol & Cottam is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ingol & Cottam. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.