Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Appleton has less crime — 62 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Appleton in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 62, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Appleton recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 62 vs 188 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Appleton 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 St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Appleton recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 188).