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Crime in Appleton (WA8)

Appleton (WA8) had 513 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 168.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 42 Halton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% above the middle Halton area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

WA8, Halton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Appleton (WA8)

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168.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 42Halton rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common235 in 3 months

Month by month

162 Mar 133 Apr 186 May 191 Jun 170 Jul 152 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Appleton (WA8). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23546%
anti-social behaviour6613%
public order6112%
criminal damage357%
shoplifting326%
theft224%
drugs143%
other crime133%

Appleton (WA8) against Halton

TypeAppleton (WA8) per 1,000Middle Halton areaChange
Violence77.148.8▲ 19%
Burglary2.61.9–
Vehicle crime32▼ 25%
Anti-social behaviour21.612.5▲ 6%
Theft and robbery10.88▲ 22%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Simm's Cross244.7▲ 3%
Kingsway Estate217.2▲ 1%
Lugsdale198.8▼ 3%
Appleton (WA8)168.2▲ 7%
Widnes123.8▲ 5%
Victoria Park116.1▲ 10%
Farnworth51▲ 44%
See every Halton area ranked on the crime in Halton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Appleton (WA8) a safe area?

Appleton (WA8) had about 168.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 42 Halton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Appleton (WA8)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (235), followed by anti-social behaviour (66) and public order (61).