Plungington vs Scotforth West

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
      53/100
      Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary

      Plungington vs Scotforth West 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
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plungington
      B Scotforth West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,961
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,121
      526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.6%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plungington
      B Scotforth West
      Violent Crime
      966 ↑54%
      147 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      734 ↑24%
      105 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      152 ↑21%
      32 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      126 ↑45%
      10 ↓57%
      Burglary
      87 ↑21%
      26 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      210 ↑25%
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      117 ↑72%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      185 ↑73%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      36 ↑29%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      209 ↑44%
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑44%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑131%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑27%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑11%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scotforth West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 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 Scotforth West?

      Plungington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,961 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Scotforth West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plungington vs Scotforth West?

      Plungington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth West shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plungington and Scotforth West?

      In Plungington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (966 incidents). In Scotforth West, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plungington and Scotforth West?

      Plungington recorded 734 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth West recorded 105. 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 Scotforth West?

      Violent crime in Plungington totalled 966 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Scotforth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plungington and Scotforth West 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%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plungington and Scotforth West?

      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 Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plungington and Scotforth West?

      Plungington falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth West 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 Scotforth West?

      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 Scotforth West on a crime map?

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

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