Euxton vs Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Euxton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Rural West Lancashire Constabulary

      Euxton vs Rural West Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Euxton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.3% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Euxton
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      363
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      292
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.3%
      ↓20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Euxton
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      165 ↑32%
      97 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑7%
      85 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑100%
      14 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      5 ↓64%
      Burglary
      6 ↓68%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑89%
      26 ↑24%
      Drugs
      7 ↑133%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      12 ↑33%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑160%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Euxton safer than Rural West?

      Euxton has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 363 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Euxton vs Rural West?

      Euxton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -20.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Euxton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (165 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Euxton recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 85. 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 Rural West?

      Violent crime in Euxton totalled 165 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Euxton and Rural West 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%). Rural West recorded 338 crimes previously (now 268, -20.7%).

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

      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 Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Euxton and Rural West?

      Euxton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural West 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 Rural West?

      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 Rural West on a crime map?

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

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