Crime in Plungington: statistics, rates and trends
1,721 crimes were recorded in Plungington in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Plungington
- Questions about crime in Plungington
- About this data
1,721 crimes were recorded in Plungington in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 583 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plungington has the 511th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plungington | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,721 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.1 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 12,115 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plungington was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,919 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,721). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 1,721 | 142.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,911 | 157.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,193 | 181.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,324 | 191.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,245 | 185.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,919 | 240.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,441 | 201.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,312 | 190.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,435 | 201.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plungington 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+52%) and criminal damage and arson (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-36%) and shoplifting (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 583 | 48.1 | 1.41 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 369 | 30.5 | 1.99 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 165 | 13.6 | 2.01 | +18% |
| Public order | 119 | 9.8 | 1.48 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 8.7 | 1.76 | +52% |
| Other theft | 96 | 7.9 | 1.24 | +2% |
| Drugs | 65 | 5.4 | 1.64 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.0 | 0.61 | -34% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.0 | 1.12 | -36% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.2 | 1.52 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 2.5 | 3.01 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.7 | 1.79 | +5% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.4 | 1.04 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Plungington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plungington recorded 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Plungington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plungington recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plungington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plungington recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plungington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plungington recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plungington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plungington recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plungington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plungington recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plungington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plungington recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plungington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plungington recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plungington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plungington recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plungington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plungington 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 3% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Plungington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plungington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plungington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plungington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Plungington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plungington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plungington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plungington 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 down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plungington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plungington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plungington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | -8% |
| Cadley | 486 | 50.9 | -64% |
| City Centre | 5,213 | 403.0 | +184% |
| Ashton | 1,394 | 136.3 | -4% |
| St Matthew's | 2,149 | 174.2 | +23% |
| Greyfriars | 389 | 50.0 | -65% |
| Garrison | 630 | 64.0 | -55% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,174 | 118.6 | -16% |
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 Plungington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 125 |
| On or near Singleton Row | 110 |
| On or near Haysworth Street | 71 |
| On or near Varley Street | 57 |
| On or near Rodney Street | 53 |
| On or near Stocks Street | 50 |
| On or near Ainslie Road | 36 |
| On or near Adelphi Place | 35 |
| On or near Vernon Street | 34 |
| On or near Broughton Street | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plungington 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 | 453 | 26.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 436 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 369 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.3% |
Plungington has an estimated population of 12,115. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plungington sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Plungington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.8% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 44.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
Is Plungington a safe place to live?
Plungington recorded 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Plungington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (369).
Is crime in Plungington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plungington was down 10% on the year before: 1,721 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,911 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plungington?
Plungington 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 Plungington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.