Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Appleton has less crime — 62 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Crosby recorded substantially more crime than Appleton in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 62, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Crosby has more Shoplifting (31) and Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 62 vs 156 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Appleton 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 Crosby had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Appleton recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 156).