Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
65
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
L2 · Liverpool
1,789
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Appleton has less crime — 65 vs 1,789 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Appleton in March 2026 — 1,789 incidents compared to 65, a 27.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Burglary (9) and Other crime (6), while Liverpool has more Drugs (307) and Shoplifting (235). Appleton is below the national average while Liverpool is above, making Appleton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 65 vs 1,789 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Appleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Appleton saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Liverpool had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Appleton recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 1,789).