Crime in Euxton: statistics, rates and trends
845 crimes were recorded in Euxton in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (340), anti-social behaviour (206) and criminal damage and arson (85) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,138th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Euxton | Chorley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 845 | 9,473 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.4 | 78.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,762 | 120,839 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Euxton of any year here (845 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 845 | 50.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,034 | 61.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 888 | 53.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,025 | 61.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,217 | 72.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,225 | 73.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,260 | 75.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 981 | 58.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 974 | 58.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (81% below) and public order (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 62 to 85, while anti-social behaviour fell from 386 to 206.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 20.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 12.3 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Euxton; the highest is Preston (Preston) (160.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Longton (31.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Euxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland | 3,668 | 90.0 | +79% |
| Chorley | 4,805 | 115.4 | +129% |
| Coppull | 470 | 56.8 | +13% |
| Bamber Bridge | 3,825 | 91.9 | +82% |
| Adlington (Chorley) | 653 | 64.3 | +28% |
| Penwortham | 1,130 | 62.8 | +25% |
| Longton | 365 | 31.9 | -37% |
| Preston (Preston) | 15,909 | 160.6 | +219% |
Of the 2 areas within Euxton, Buckshaw & Worden had the highest crime rate (48.9 per 1,000) and Euxton the lowest (39.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshaw & Worden | Neighbourhood | 4,685 | 229 | 48.9 |
| Euxton | Neighbourhood | 7,642 | 300 | 39.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Euxton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wigan Road” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wigan Road | 38 |
| On or near Barnes Wallis Way | 35 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 23 |
| On or near Barnside | 20 |
| On or near Hendon Court | 20 |
| On or near Sandringham Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Balshaw House Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Bamber Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Rose Whittle Avenue | 17 |
Of the 639 crimes in Euxton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 206 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Euxton has an estimated population of 16,762 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Euxton average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Euxton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Euxton a safe place to live?
Euxton recorded 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,138th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Euxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (206).
Is crime in Euxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Euxton was down 18% on the year before: 845 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,034 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Euxton?
About 16,762 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Euxton?
Euxton is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.