Crime in Euxton: statistics, rates and trends
869 crimes were recorded in Euxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
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869 crimes were recorded in Euxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 332 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Euxton has the 1,128th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Euxton | Chorley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 869 | 9,526 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.8 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,762 | 120,839 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Euxton was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,264 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (869). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 869 | 51.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,020 | 60.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 877 | 52.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,056 | 63.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,202 | 71.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,250 | 74.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,264 | 75.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 941 | 56.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 971 | 57.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Euxton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+40%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-51%) and anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 19.8 | 0.58 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 231 | 13.8 | 0.90 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +40% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -7% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +73% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.4 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -51% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Euxton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Euxton recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Euxton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Euxton recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Euxton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Euxton recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Euxton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Euxton recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Euxton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Euxton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Euxton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Euxton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Euxton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Euxton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Euxton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Euxton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Euxton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Euxton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Euxton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Euxton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Euxton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Euxton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Euxton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Euxton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Euxton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Euxton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Euxton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Euxton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Euxton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Euxton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Euxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland | 3,760 | 92.3 | +78% |
| Chorley | 4,885 | 117.3 | +126% |
| Coppull | 459 | 55.4 | +7% |
| Bamber Bridge | 3,834 | 92.1 | +78% |
| Adlington (Chorley) | 601 | 59.2 | +14% |
| Penwortham | 1,161 | 64.5 | +24% |
| Longton | 363 | 31.7 | -39% |
| Preston (Preston) | 15,987 | 161.4 | +211% |
2 areas within Euxton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Buckshaw & Worden had the highest rate (49.7 per 1,000) and Euxton the lowest (39.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshaw & Worden | Neighbourhood | 4,685 | 233 | 49.7 |
| Euxton | Neighbourhood | 7,642 | 305 | 39.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Euxton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wigan Road | 39 |
| On or near Barnes Wallis Way | 37 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 23 |
| On or near Hendon Court | 22 |
| On or near Sandringham Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Rose Whittle Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Barnside | 21 |
| On or near Balshaw House Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Euxton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 254 | 29.2% |
| Not recorded | 231 | 26.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 174 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Euxton has an estimated population of 16,762. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Euxton sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Euxton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Euxton a safe place to live?
Euxton recorded 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Euxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (231).
Is crime in Euxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Euxton was down 15% on the year before: 869 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,020 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Euxton?
Euxton is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Euxton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.