Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Appleton has less crime — 62 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Appleton in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 62, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Kirkby has more Anti-social behaviour (35). Appleton is below the national average while Kirkby is above, making Appleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 62 vs 229 incidents. That is 73% 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 Kirkby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Appleton recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 229).