Appleton vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Appleton

WA4 · Warrington

62

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Public order11
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Oldham

M35 · Oldham

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Oldham in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 1, a 62.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (24) and Public order (11), while Oldham has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Appleton or Oldham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 1 vs 62 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Oldham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Appleton and Oldham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Appleton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Oldham had more Other crime. Overall, Oldham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 62).

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