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Crime in Appleton Thorn

Appleton Thorn had 76 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Warrington area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

WA4, Warrington · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Appleton Thorn

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40.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
43 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 30 Apr 24 May 29 Jun 27 Jul 20 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Appleton Thorn. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3850%
theft1114%
public order1013%
anti-social behaviour68%
criminal damage45%
other crime23%
vehicle crime23%
drugs11%

Appleton Thorn against Warrington

TypeAppleton Thorn per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence20.325.3▲ 19%
Burglary0.51.4▼ 90%
Vehicle crime1.12.2▼ 83%
Anti-social behaviour3.26.8▼ 50%
Theft and robbery5.94.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cobbs Estate67.9▲ 24%
Grappenhall55.6▲ 29%
Dudlow's Green48.1▲ 6%
Appleton Thorn40.6▼ 7%
Appleton (WA4)31.4▼ 3%
Stretton15.8▼ 47%
See every Warrington area ranked on the crime in Warrington page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Appleton Thorn a safe area?

Appleton Thorn had about 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 43 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Appleton Thorn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by theft (11) and public order (10).