Crime Rate in Euxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Euxton

The total recorded crimes in Euxton, Chorley, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Euxton crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Euxton, encompassing approximately 9,140 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Euxton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Barnside with total crimes: 3
  • Empress Way with total crimes: 3
  • Houghton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Euxton?

To understand the safety of Euxton, we need to analyze Euxton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Euxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chorley average, with 303 crimes compared to 768.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Euxton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Euxton had fewer crimes than the Chorley average, with 276 crimes compared to 728. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Euxton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Euxton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Euxton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Euxton has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 14th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

In 2024, the total Euxton crimes were 303. The crime rate of Euxton in 2024 was 33.15 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Euxton were around 276 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.19 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley)CrimesRank (Chorley)CrimesRank (Chorley)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock132 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East70 21,132 21,200 2
Chorley North West63 5890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton64 3952 3769 5
Chorley South West62 6775 6845 4
Chorley North & Astley64 4838 5701 6
Clayton West & Cuerden49 9705 9643 7
Buckshaw & Whittle57 7752 7410 11
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South54 8744 8571 8
Adlington & Anderton43 11503 11541 9
Coppull44 10564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard26 13457 12327 12
Chorley North East31 12344 13304 13

Euxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202415
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202422
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Euxton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Euxton postcode area is presented below.

1. Barnside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Empress Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Houghton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Peacock Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Queensway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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