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Crime in Appleton (WA4)

Appleton (WA4) had 35 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 31.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Warrington area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

WA4, Warrington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Appleton (WA4)

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31.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 7 Apr 7 May 11 Jun 10 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Appleton (WA4). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1440%
anti-social behaviour617%
public order514%
theft411%
other crime26%
criminal damage26%
burglary13%
vehicle crime13%

Appleton (WA4) against Warrington

TypeAppleton (WA4) per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence12.625.3▼ 7%
Burglary0.91.4–
Vehicle crime0.92.2–
Anti-social behaviour5.46.8–
Theft and robbery3.64.9–

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%
Hillcliffe59.5▲ 30%
Appleton Park57.3▲ 39%
Dudlow's Green48.1▲ 6%
Appleton (WA4)31.4▼ 3%
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 (WA4) a safe area?

Appleton (WA4) had about 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Appleton (WA4)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and public order (5).