Crime Rate in Appleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Appleton

The total recorded crimes in Appleton, Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Appleton crime rate of 0.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Appleton, encompassing approximately 46,897 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Appleton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Clement'S Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Romsey Road with total crimes: 4
  • High Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Appleton?

To understand the safety of Appleton, we need to analyze Appleton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Castle Point:

    • In 2024, Appleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 403 crimes compared to 419.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, Appleton had fewer crimes than the Castle Point average, with 384 crimes compared to 440. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Appleton witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Castle Point, Appleton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Appleton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Appleton has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total Appleton crimes were 403. The crime rate of Appleton in 2024 was 34.71 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in Appleton were around 384 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.96 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Appleton)CrimesRank (Appleton)CrimesRank (Appleton)
Canvey Island Central60 1551 3753 1
Canvey Island South44 4642 1683 2
Canvey Island West56 2622 2656 4
Canvey Island Winter Gardens51 3549 4661 3
St James26 11513 5426 5
Boyce34 7418 7401 6
Victoria26 10433 6365 9
St Mary's38 6311 10378 8
St Peter's30 9408 8331 11
Canvey Island East30 8292 12310 12
Canvey Island North22 12311 11361 10
Cedar Hall19 13244 13236 13
St George's10 14174 14215 14

Appleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 202419
September 202412
August 202411
July 202418
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20247
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Appleton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Appleton postcode area is presented below.

1. St Clement'S Crescent (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons6
2. Romsey Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. London Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holtynge (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Avondale Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kimberley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Romsey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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