Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L24 · Liverpool
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Appleton has less crime — 62 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Garston recorded substantially more crime than Appleton in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 62, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Garston has more Anti-social behaviour (19). 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 Garston — 62 vs 159 incidents. That is 61% 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 while Garston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Appleton recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 159).