Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M3 · Salford
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salford has less crime — 4 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Salford 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 Salford 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, Salford recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 4 vs 62 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Salford 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 Salford had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 62).