Euxton Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Euxton during March 2024, 4.1 crimes were recorded — a rate 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s character as a built-up district within Chorley. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour (38% of all incidents), which was 38% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local challenge in managing community interactions. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.7% of all crimes, significantly lower than the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a pattern consistent with the area’s likely demographic profile as a mixed residential and commercial zone with limited nightlife. Seasonal factors may have influenced these figures: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings could contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, while the timing of clocks changing may affect patterns of public activity. The contrast between Euxton’s low property crime rate (15 incidents, 1.6 per 1,000) and the UK average highlights the area’s relative safety in this category, though the sharp rise in burglary (+700%) indicates a need for targeted measures. This data underscores the importance of considering both absolute numbers and comparative context when assessing local risk, ensuring that residents understand their exposure in relation to both national trends and seasonal fluctuations.

March 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+700%), other crime (+200%), and vehicle crime (+100%) compared to February, reflecting a significant shift in criminal activity. Burglary, which rose from one to eight incidents, was 25% above the UK average, suggesting localized vulnerabilities in property security. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7% and criminal damage dropped by 50%, aligning with UK trends for these categories. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type (38% of total), was 38% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in community engagement and conflict resolution. For residents, the 4.1 per 1,000 rate translates to a 1-in-245 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month — a figure that, while low, highlights the importance of vigilance in public spaces.

Euxton’s crime rate in March 2024 rose 19.6% from 3.4 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a shift in patterns over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of nearly 19,400. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 245 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises risk in terms of personal exposure. This rate remains 46.8% below the UK average, but the month-on-month increase suggests a temporary fluctuation in local dynamics. The rise may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition to longer evenings and the timing of clocks changing, which could alter community activity patterns. While the overall rate remains comfortably below national averages, the shift from February to March highlights the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends in specific crime categories.