Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M1 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 4, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Manchester has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (1). 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, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 4 vs 62 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Manchester 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 Manchester had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 62).