Chatburn vs Plungington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chatburn vs Plungington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatburn safer than Plungington?
Chatburn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 53 crimes in the last 12 months. Plungington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,961 crimes. Chatburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chatburn vs Plungington?
Chatburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plungington shows +39.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chatburn and Plungington?
In Chatburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (17 incidents). In Plungington, it is Violent Crime (966 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chatburn and Plungington?
Chatburn recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plungington recorded 734. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Chatburn vs Plungington?
Violent crime in Chatburn totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 966 in Plungington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chatburn and Plungington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chatburn recorded 72 crimes (now 53, a change of -26.4%). Plungington recorded 2,121 crimes previously (now 2,961, +39.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chatburn and Plungington?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chatburn has a resolution rate of 0% and Plungington has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chatburn and Plungington?
Chatburn falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Plungington is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Chatburn and Plungington?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Chatburn or Plungington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chatburn and Plungington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.