Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton recorded notably higher crime than Sefton in April 2026 — 62 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Sefton has more Shoplifting (11). 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, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 37 vs 62 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Appleton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sefton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 62).