Euxton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Euxton's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 38.8% below the UK average of 6.7. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of seasonal patterns and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.2% of all reported incidents — a rate 40% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 27.9%, though this category showed a notable 13% increase compared to national benchmarks. The area's relatively low crime profile is consistent with its character as a built-up area within Chorley, where residential density may contribute to lower property crime rates. February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, typically sees reduced opportunities for certain crimes, yet the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests other factors at play. The overall rate remains well below UK averages, but the 3.8% monthly increase from January highlights the need for continued monitoring. Seasonal context suggests that as outdoor activity resumes in spring, patterns may shift again — though the current data points to a pre-spring lull rather than an active crime surge. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes contrasts with national trends, where property offences often lead in built-up areas. This discrepancy may partly reflect Euxton's specific demographic profile, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, surging 300% to four incidents — the highest monthly total since records began. This spike, combined with a 200% rise in other theft, signals a worrying shift in local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.2% of all crimes, though this rate is 40% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 75% to just one incident, a drop that may reflect reduced outdoor activity during winter months. Anti-social behaviour fell by 31.3% to 22 incidents, a decrease that contrasts with the overall upward trend. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding vandalism, which now constitutes 5.1% of all crimes — a figure that, while low, represents a threefold increase from January. The UK average for criminal damage and arson is 0.5 per 1,000, making Euxton's current rate 58% below national levels, though the sharp month-on-month jump raises questions about local factors.

Euxton's crime rate in February 2025 rose slightly to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 3.8% increase from 3.9 per 1,000 in January. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a figure that, while modest, reflects ongoing local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 245 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Euxton significantly below the UK average. With a population of 19,346, this statistic underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The shift in crime mix between January and February shows notable volatility: anti-social behaviour fell by 31.3%, while criminal damage and arson surged by 300%. These fluctuations may partly explain the overall rate's slight upward trend. below the UK average. The daily crime count provides a tangible snapshot for residents — a rate that, while not alarming, warrants awareness of specific emerging trends such as the sharp rise in vandalism and theft.