Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA4 · Warrington
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M17 · Trafford
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Urmston has less crime — 1 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Appleton recorded substantially more crime than Urmston 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 Urmston 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Urmston recorded fewer crimes than Appleton — 1 vs 62 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Urmston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Appleton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Urmston had more Other crime. Overall, Urmston recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 62).