Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA3 · Warrington
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Croft has less crime — 2 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.
Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Croft in February 2026 — 50 incidents compared to 2, a 25.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6) and Robbery (3), while Croft has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 2 vs 50 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Croft is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Appleton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Robbery while Croft had more Burglary. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 50).