Crime Rate in Appleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Appleton

The total recorded crimes in Appleton, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Appleton crime rate of 0.72 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: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Appleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hinton Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Chalfont Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beverley Avenue 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 areas in the Warrington.

    • 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 areas in the Warrington.

  • 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 May 2025 the Appleton has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Appleton)CrimesRank (Appleton)CrimesRank (Appleton)
Bewsey and Whitecross468 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley113 31,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme120 21,540 21,431 3
Orford111 41,334 41,343 4
Latchford East100 5966 5906 5
Birchwood53 8888 6898 6
Great Sankey South61 6609 9577 10
Latchford West55 7653 8692 7
Poulton North42 11693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft38 13574 10684 8
Rixton and Woolston48 9474 14511 11
Burtonwood and Winwick48 10504 13499 12
Stockton Heath20 19569 11383 15
Chapelford and Old Hall24 18510 12472 13
Westbrook39 12421 15388 14
Lymm North and Thelwall34 15353 17286 19
Lymm South17 20340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall30 16376 16279 20
Penketh and Cuerdley26 17319 20296 18
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Appleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202514
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 20248
October 202415
September 202418
August 20249
July 20248
June 202438
May 202411

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Appleton in May 2025

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

1. Hinton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Chalfont Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Beverley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cliffe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Hillside Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Camberley Heath Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Appleford Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
9. Broomfields Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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