Euxton vs Preston Rural East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Euxton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Preston Rural East Lancashire Constabulary

      Euxton vs Preston Rural East Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Euxton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.3% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Preston Rural East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Euxton
      B Preston Rural East
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      363
      728
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      292
      630
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.3%
      ↑15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Euxton
      B Preston Rural East
      Violent Crime
      165 ↑32%
      305 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑7%
      192 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑100%
      41 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      22 ↓39%
      Burglary
      6 ↓68%
      19 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑89%
      52 ↑63%
      Drugs
      7 ↑133%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      12 ↑33%
      47 ↑57%
      Robbery
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      10 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑160%
      22 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Euxton is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Euxton safer than Preston Rural East?

      Euxton has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 363 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 728 crimes. Euxton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Euxton vs Preston Rural East?

      Euxton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural East shows +15.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Euxton and Preston Rural East?

      In Euxton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (165 incidents). In Preston Rural East, it is Violent Crime (305 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Euxton and Preston Rural East?

      Euxton recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural East recorded 192. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Euxton vs Preston Rural East?

      Violent crime in Euxton totalled 165 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 305 in Preston Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Euxton and Preston Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Euxton recorded 292 crimes (now 363, a change of +24.3%). Preston Rural East recorded 630 crimes previously (now 728, +15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Euxton and Preston Rural East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Euxton has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Preston Rural East has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Euxton and Preston Rural East?

      Euxton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural East is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Euxton and Preston Rural East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Euxton or Preston Rural East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Euxton and Preston Rural East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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