Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M24 · Rochdale
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Middleton has less crime — 1 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Middleton in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 1, a 62.0x difference. 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, Middleton recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 1 vs 62 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Middleton is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Appleton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (24 incidents) while Middleton's was Public order (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.