Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L40 · Lancashire
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burscough has less crime — 42 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton saw somewhat more crime than Burscough in April 2026 (62 vs 42 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Burscough has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burscough recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 42 vs 62 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Burscough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Appleton saw higher rates of Public order while Burscough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 62).