Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L31 · Sefton
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Appleton has less crime — 62 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Maghull recorded notably higher crime than Appleton in April 2026 — 96 vs 62 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Maghull has more Anti-social behaviour (13). 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, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than Maghull — 62 vs 96 incidents. That is 35% 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 Maghull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Appleton recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 96).