Crime Rate in Euxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Euxton

The total recorded crimes in Euxton, Chorley, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Euxton crime rate of 2.41 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Euxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balshaw Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Regents Way with total crimes: 2
  • Birch Avenue 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 July 2025 the Euxton has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Euxton)CrimesRank (Euxton)CrimesRank (Euxton)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock132 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East97 21,132 21,200 2
Chorley North West94 3890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton72 5952 3769 5
Chorley South West70 6775 6845 4
Buckshaw & Whittle78 4752 7410 11
Chorley North & Astley63 7838 5701 6
Clayton West & Cuerden62 8705 9643 7
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South61 9744 8571 8
Adlington & Anderton50 11503 11541 9
Coppull42 12564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard53 10457 12327 12
Chorley North East32 13344 13304 13

Euxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 202520
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 202512
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202415
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 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 1 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

High Crime Locations Euxton in July 2025

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

1. Balshaw Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Regents Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Birch Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Primrose Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Boarded Barn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yew Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Woodside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Greenside (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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