Is Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Safe?
Crime statistics for Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 71 total crimes recorded in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South safe?
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 85/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 71 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 48.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South in the last 12 months?
71 crimes were recorded in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 48.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (139 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 26 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South?
The most common crime in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is Violent Crime, with 26 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 36.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 48.9% — from 139 crimes in the previous 12 months to 71 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South?
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has a safety score of 85 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has a safety score of 85/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 34/100. Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South?
12.5% of crimes recorded in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lancashire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South?
26 violent crimes were recorded in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South in the last 12 months — representing 36.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 21 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South last updated?
The crime data for Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South with other areas?
You can compare Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.