Crime Rate in Appleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Appleton

The total recorded crimes in Appleton, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Appleton crime rate of 2.52 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: (49) incidents (-9.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Appleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farrant Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 6

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 Halton:

    • In 2024, Appleton reported a higher crime volume than the Halton average, with 1,628 crimes compared to 776. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Appleton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Appleton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Halton average, with 1,452 crimes compared to 765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Appleton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Appleton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Appleton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Appleton has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Appleton crimes were 1,628. The crime rate of Appleton in 2024 was 34.71 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Appleton were around 1,452 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.96 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Appleton)CrimesRank (Appleton)CrimesRank (Appleton)
Central & West Bank97 31,708 11,688 1
Mersey & Weston118 21,381 31,473 2
Halton Lea80 51,299 41,392 4
Norton South & Preston Brook93 4611 11647 10
Halton Castle72 6868 5947 5
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank60 8846 6798 6
Bridgewater57 9621 10740 7
Grange63 7806 7731 8
Norton North54 10646 8607 11
Hough Green39 12629 9688 9
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor43 11486 15423 15
Bankfield29 14507 13472 12
Halton View37 13580 12429 13
Birchfield24 17495 14426 14
Highfield25 15401 16403 16
Farnworth24 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Appleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (120 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 202413
November 202410
October 202410
September 202411
August 202420
July 202412
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 624 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202554
March 202543
February 202533
January 202562
December 202448
November 202429
October 202434
September 202449
August 202439
July 202441
June 202486
May 202457

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202517
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 202420
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202434
May 202424

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 366 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202514
February 202516
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202412
September 202427
August 2024120
July 202476
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Appleton in May 2025

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

1. Farrant Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Albert Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Other theft1
8. Widnes Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Appleton Village (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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