Euxton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Euxton's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure marks a continuation of a broader trend of lower-than-national-average crime rates, though the local profile reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) constituted the largest share of reported crimes (34.7%), followed by anti-social behaviour (23 incidents, 30.7%). These figures suggest a mix of interpersonal conflict and community-level issues, potentially influenced by the seasonal transition of September, which brings back-to-school activity and the start of university terms. The area's crime profile is less violent than the UK average, with violence rates at 1.3 per 1,000 (50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000). However, non-violent categories such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage show closer alignment with national trends. The relatively low overall rate may be attributed to Euxton's character as a built-up area within Chorley, where local community engagement and policing efforts likely contribute to maintaining lower crime levels. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students and the shift towards cooler evenings—may influence patterns of public order incidents and anti-social behaviour. Overall, Euxton's crime statistics reflect a balance between localized challenges and a generally safer environment compared to the UK as a whole.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 250% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 7 incidents—a stark contrast to the 87.5% drop in public order offences, which fell from 8 to 1. This shift reflects a marked change in the crime mix, with property-related incidents (20 total) contributing 26.7% of all crimes, while violent crimes (26) accounted for 34.7%. The rise in criminal damage and arson, though alarming, remains 29% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). Conversely, possession of weapons surged by 200%, with 3 incidents reported compared to 1 in August. This category is 186% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), raising questions about localized factors. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type (23 incidents), though it was only 3% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas prone to vandalism and weapons-related incidents.

Euxton's crime rate in September 2024 (3.9 per 1,000 residents) represents a 12.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced incidents across multiple categories, though specific spikes in criminal damage and arson highlight localized volatility. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 258 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, but the local context—where 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents are recorded—suggests a distinct pattern. The population context further underscores the scale: with 19,346 residents, the area's crime statistics reflect a manageable burden compared to national benchmarks. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (+250% month-on-month) indicates areas requiring focused attention, even as overall rates remain well below the UK average.