Crime in Plungington: statistics, rates and trends
1,711 crimes were recorded in Plungington in the 12 months to August 2026, 141.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Plungington at a glance
- Crime trends in Plungington
- Types of crime in Plungington
- Plungington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plungington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plungington
- Demographics of Plungington
- Questions about crime in Plungington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (586), anti-social behaviour (357) and criminal damage and arson (164) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 520th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Plungington | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,711 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.2 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 12,115 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Plungington of any year here (1,711 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,711 | 141.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,851 | 152.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,236 | 184.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,286 | 188.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,241 | 185.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,854 | 235.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,496 | 206.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,280 | 188.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,473 | 204.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 131 |
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 145 |
| May 2026 | 154 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 157 |
| October 2025 | 209 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
Compared with England and Wales, Plungington recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (35% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 71 to 98 and public order rose from 95 to 118, while anti-social behaviour fell from 539 to 357 and shoplifting fell from 94 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 586 | 48.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 357 | 29.5 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 118 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 8.1 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Other theft | 94 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Drugs | 65 | 5.4 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.3 | 0.8 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Plungington; the highest is City Centre (409.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Greyfriars, Preston (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plungington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | -9% |
| Cadley | 485 | 50.7 | -64% |
| City Centre | 5,296 | 409.4 | +190% |
| Ashton | 1,372 | 134.1 | -5% |
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +21% |
| Greyfriars | 387 | 49.8 | -65% |
| Garrison | 625 | 63.5 | -55% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,152 | 116.4 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Plungington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 123 |
| On or near Singleton Row | 107 |
| On or near Haysworth Street | 69 |
| On or near Varley Street | 57 |
| On or near Rodney Street | 55 |
| On or near Stocks Street | 53 |
| On or near Adelphi Place | 35 |
| On or near Ainslie Road | 33 |
| On or near Vernon Street | 33 |
| On or near Norris Street | 30 |
Of the 1,354 crimes in Plungington with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 357 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 439 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 434 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Plungington has an estimated population of 12,115 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (35.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (45%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (7.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plungington average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Plungington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 35.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Plungington a safe place to live?
Plungington recorded 141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 520th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Plungington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 586 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (357).
Is crime in Plungington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plungington was down 8% on the year before: 1,711 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,851 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plungington?
About 12,115 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plungington?
Plungington 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.