Crime Rate in Appleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Appleton

The total recorded crimes in Appleton, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Appleton crime rate of 0.60 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Appleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farnham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beverley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Broomfields Road with total crimes: 2

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 Warrington:

    • In 2024, Appleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 336 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Appleton had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 352 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, 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 March 2025 the Appleton has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 0.60 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Appleton crimes were 336. The crime rate of Appleton in 2024 was 34.71 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Appleton were around 352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.96 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)
Bewsey and Whitecross437 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley121 31,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme130 21,540 21,431 3
Orford101 51,334 41,343 4
Latchford East101 4966 5906 5
Birchwood59 7888 6898 6
Latchford West71 6653 8692 7
Poulton North39 12693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft40 11574 10684 8
Great Sankey South49 8609 9577 10
Chapelford and Old Hall45 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick45 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston36 13474 14511 11
Stockton Heath15 21569 11383 15
Westbrook33 15421 15388 14
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall36 14376 16279 20
Lymm South20 20340 18357 16
Lymm North and Thelwall32 16353 17286 19
Penketh and Cuerdley32 17319 20296 18
Grappenhall25 19237 21209 22
Poulton South12 22191 22233 21

Appleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 20248
October 202415
September 202418
August 20249
July 20248
June 202438
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Appleton in March 2025

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

1. Farnham Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beverley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Broomfields Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Windmill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Chartwell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Appleford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Waterside (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Snaefell Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Field Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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