Euxton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 19,346, Euxton recorded 86 crimes in April 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, positioning the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (22.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.3%). The seasonal context of April—Easter celebrations and the onset of spring—likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity, which may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. The area’s crime rate remains consistently lower than the UK average, with violent crime rates 61% below the national benchmark. While anti-social behaviour exceeds the UK average for this category, other types such as burglary and vehicle crime are significantly below, reflecting a mix of local characteristics and policing effectiveness. These figures suggest that Euxton’s built-up environment, possibly influenced by its suburban nature and proximity to Chorley’s urban core, maintains a crime profile that balances occasional spikes with overall low rates. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal factors in shaping crime trends, with increased public gatherings during Easter contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour and related offences.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), vehicle crime (+200%), and other theft (+133%), while burglary, public order offences, and violence and sexual offences all declined. The 300% surge in criminal damage and arson, from 2 to 8 incidents, raises questions about potential local triggers such as seasonal events or unseasonal weather patterns. Meanwhile, the 61% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) suggests Euxton’s community may have stronger social cohesion or policing focus in this area. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.9 per 1,000, is 56% above the UK average, pointing to a possible need for targeted interventions in public spaces. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories rising sharply while others remain well below national benchmarks.

Euxton’s crime rate in April 2024 rose 9.1% from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000 to 4.5 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that may reflect seasonal fluctuations in activity during the Easter period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 225 residents, a ratio that places Euxton among the safer built-up areas in the UK. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the population of 19,346, suggests that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to national averages. The increase in certain crime types, such as criminal damage and arson, contrasts with declines in burglary and public order offences, indicating shifting patterns that may relate to local events or environmental factors during spring. These figures, when viewed against the broader UK context, highlight Euxton’s position as a community with consistently lower crime rates, despite minor month-on-month variations.