Plungington vs Rural North East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Plungington Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Rural North East Lancashire Constabulary

      Plungington vs Rural North East Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Plungington
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,961 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.6% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Rural North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      254 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plungington
      B Rural North East
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,961
      254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,121
      275
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.6%
      ↓7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plungington
      B Rural North East
      Violent Crime
      966 ↑54%
      66 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      734 ↑24%
      83 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      152 ↑21%
      13 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      126 ↑45%
      10 ↓58%
      Burglary
      87 ↑21%
      24 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      210 ↑25%
      24 ↑14%
      Drugs
      117 ↑72%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      185 ↑73%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      36 ↑29%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      209 ↑44%
      10 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑44%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑131%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑27%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑11%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural North East is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plungington safer than Rural North East?

      Plungington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,961 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural North East has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 254 crimes. Rural North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plungington vs Rural North East?

      Plungington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural North East shows -7.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plungington and Rural North East?

      In Plungington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (966 incidents). In Rural North East, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plungington and Rural North East?

      Plungington recorded 734 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural North East recorded 83. 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 Plungington vs Rural North East?

      Violent crime in Plungington totalled 966 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Rural North East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plungington and Rural North East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plungington recorded 2,121 crimes (now 2,961, a change of +39.6%). Rural North East recorded 275 crimes previously (now 254, -7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plungington and Rural North East?

      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. Plungington has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Rural North East has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plungington and Rural North East?

      Plungington falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural North East 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 Plungington and Rural North East?

      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 Plungington or Rural North East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plungington and Rural North East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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