Euxton Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Euxton’s July 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents stands 42.2% below the UK average of 8.3, positioning it as one of the safer built-up areas in England. This performance is consistent with its character as a mixed-use suburban community within Chorley, where a combination of residential density, local policing, and seasonal factors likely contributes to the low rate. Violence and sexual offences (38% of total crimes) remain the most frequent category, though their rate is 35% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect effective community engagement or lower population vulnerability. Anti-social behaviour (27.2%) follows closely, with its rate 8% below the national benchmark, suggesting a degree of local control over public order. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—may have influenced patterns, though the absence of a significant spike in theft from the person or vehicle crime (except for a 400% rise in the latter) indicates no direct correlation. The area’s crime profile contrasts with national trends in bicycle theft, which was 200% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be tied to local cycling infrastructure or unaddressed security gaps. Overall, Euxton’s crime picture illustrates a balance between routine low-level incidents and occasional spikes, all within a framework that keeps its rate firmly below the national average.

July 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+400%), criminal damage and arson (+200%), and bicycle theft (+150%), though these were offset by steep declines in burglary (-66.7%) and public order offences (-66.7%). The crime mix shifted slightly, with violent crimes (38% of total) remaining the largest category, followed by anti-social behaviour (27.2%). Bicycle theft in Euxton was 200% above the UK average, a stark outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. This surge may be linked to increased cycling during summer months or targeted theft in specific locations, though no direct causes are identified in the data. For residents, the 3 crimes reported daily offers a concrete benchmark for local awareness, even as the overall rate remains well below national levels.

Euxton’s July 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.1% decline from June’s 4.9, reflecting a slight but consistent trend toward lower crime. This rate places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a gap of 42.2% that underscores Euxton’s relative safety compared to the national picture. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported incidents per day, a figure that, while low, may resonate differently in a community of 19,346 residents. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 210 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population, suggests a manageable level of risk for most households. The contrast with the UK average is stark, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, where Euxton’s rate is 35% below the national benchmark. This divergence may reflect local factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the built environment from the data alone.