Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 5, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Croft has more Vehicle crime (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). 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, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 5 vs 62 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Croft 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Croft had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 62).