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Crime in Plungington

Plungington had 629 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 136.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 16 Preston areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Preston area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

PR1, Preston · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Plungington

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136.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
6 of 16Preston rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common223 in 3 months

Month by month

197 Apr 219 May 220 Jun 215 Jul 201 Aug 213 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Plungington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22335%
anti-social behaviour11318%
criminal damage538%
vehicle crime467%
theft376%
public order366%
shoplifting356%
drugs254%

Plungington against Preston

TypePlungington per 1,000Middle Preston areaChange
Violence48.344.3▼ 3%
Burglary54.2▲ 28%
Vehicle crime105.3▼ 18%
Anti-social behaviour24.524.9▲ 40%
Theft and robbery12.411.1▼ 5%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Avenham568.6▲ 14%
Preston188.3▲ 4%
Plungington136.3▼ 1%
Deepdale134.2▼ 1%
Ashton-on-Ribble118.5▼ 3%
Ingol100.8▼ 1%
Fulwood80.4▼ 4%
See every Preston area ranked on the crime in Preston page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Plungington a safe area?

Plungington had about 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 6 of 16 Preston areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Plungington?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (223), followed by anti-social behaviour (113) and criminal damage (53).