Euxton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 saw Euxton's overall crime rate at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (27.5%) and criminal damage (10.1%). These figures align with Euxton's character as a built-up area within Chorley, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime rates. Seasonal factors in September—back-to-school periods and university freshers' week—likely influenced patterns, with anti-social behaviour typically peaking during these times. However, the month also saw a notable shift in crime mix, with property crimes (10 incidents) comprising just 14.5% of total reports, compared to 48% for violent crimes. This imbalance suggests that interpersonal conflicts and public order issues dominate local crime dynamics, possibly linked to the area's mixed residential and commercial land use. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 34% lower than Euxton's rate, indicating a unique local challenge in managing such incidents. While the overall rate remains low, the concentration of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as late-night retail zones or public transport hubs.

The most dramatic month-on-month swing occurred in drug-related crimes, which surged by 200% from one incident in August to three in September. This sharp increase may be tied to the start of the academic year, as students return to the area and local businesses reopen after summer closures. Concurrently, shoplifting and possession of weapons both rose by 100% compared to August, with one incident each recorded in September. These spikes contrast sharply with declines in other categories: anti-social behaviour fell by 56.8% (from 44 to 19 incidents), and public order offences dropped by 50% (from 6 to 3). The reduction in anti-social behaviour is particularly notable, possibly reflecting the impact of community events or increased police presence during September. Euxton's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 34% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective local strategies in reducing serious offences. However, the area's rate for public order offences (0.2 per 1,000) is 63% below the UK average, indicating a strong performance in managing low-level disturbances. Residents may find the 80% decrease in 'other theft' incidents (from 7 to 2) a reassuring trend. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging patterns, such as the sudden rise in drug-related crimes, which could signal broader societal shifts or localized issues requiring attention.

Euxton's crime rate in September 2025 (3.6 per 1,000) represents a 30.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This drop positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a daily crime count of approximately 2 incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 280 residents—a figure that contextualizes the low frequency of incidents in a community of nearly 19,346 people. When compared to the UK average, Euxton's performance is striking: its overall rate is 51.4% below the national average, and several categories—such as public order offences (63% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (15% below)—show significant underperformance relative to national trends. This suggests that local factors, including community engagement initiatives or geographic characteristics, may be contributing to the area's safety. The population-scaled perspective is particularly meaningful: for every 1,000 residents, Euxton experiences far fewer crimes than the UK average, with violent offences occurring at a rate 34% lower than national figures. These statistics illustrate an area where crime prevention efforts appear to be working, though the recent surge in drug-related crimes warrants further analysis. The comparison also reveals that Euxton's crime mix differs from the UK profile, with a higher proportion of violent crimes and fewer property-related incidents, reflecting the unique dynamics of a built-up area within a larger municipality.