Crime Rate in Euxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Euxton

The total recorded crimes in Euxton, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Euxton crime rate of 2.30 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Euxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balshaw House Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Houghton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Greenside 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 areas in the Chorley.

    • 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 areas in the Chorley.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Euxton)CrimesRank (Euxton)CrimesRank (Euxton)
Chorley South East & Heath CharnockNA NA1,787 12,234 1
Chorley EastNA NA1,132 21,200 2
Chorley North WestNA NA890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & HoghtonNA NA952 3769 5
Chorley South WestNA NA775 6845 4
Chorley North & AstleyNA NA838 5701 6
Clayton West & CuerdenNA NA705 9643 7
Buckshaw & WhittleNA NA752 7410 11
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton SouthNA NA744 8571 8
Adlington & AndertonNA NA503 11541 9
CoppullNA NA564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock RichardNA NA457 12327 12
Chorley North EastNA NA344 13304 13

Euxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 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 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202611
December 202513
November 202510
October 202510
September 202511
August 202510
July 202512
June 202518
May 202512
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
June 20252
April 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20257
October 20256
September 20254
August 20258
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 202520
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
October 20255
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
July 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20253
May 20253

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

High Crime Locations Euxton in February 2026

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

1. Balshaw House Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Houghton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Greenside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tithe Barn Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glencroft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Altcar Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Copland Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Princess Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Barons Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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