Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 22 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 22, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (5). 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 22 vs 62 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Southport 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 while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 62).