Plungington vs Scale Hall
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Plungington vs Scale Hall 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 Plungington safer than Scale Hall?
Plungington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,961 crimes in the last 12 months. Scale Hall has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,074 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Plungington vs Scale Hall?
Plungington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scale Hall shows +20.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Plungington and Scale Hall?
In Plungington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (966 incidents). In Scale Hall, it is Violent Crime (384 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plungington and Scale Hall?
Plungington recorded 734 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scale Hall recorded 255. 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 Scale Hall?
Violent crime in Plungington totalled 966 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 384 in Scale Hall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Plungington and Scale Hall 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%). Scale Hall recorded 890 crimes previously (now 1,074, +20.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plungington and Scale Hall?
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 Scale Hall has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Plungington and Scale Hall?
Plungington falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scale Hall 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 Scale Hall?
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 Scale Hall on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plungington and Scale Hall. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.