Crime in Appleton, Warrington: statistics, rates and trends
350 crimes were recorded in Appleton, Warrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Appleton, Warrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Appleton, Warrington
- Types of crime in Appleton, Warrington
- Appleton, Warrington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Appleton, Warrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Appleton, Warrington
- Demographics of Appleton, Warrington
- Questions about crime in Appleton, Warrington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), anti-social behaviour (33) and public order (32) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,693rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Appleton, Warrington | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 350 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.8 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,665 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Appleton, Warrington peaked in the year to August 2021 (526 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (326). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 350 | 32.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 376 | 35.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 336 | 31.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 326 | 30.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 363 | 34.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 526 | 49.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 448 | 42.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 404 | 37.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 441 | 41.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and criminal damage and arson (67% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 15.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.3 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Appleton, Warrington; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Grappenhall (32.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Appleton, Warrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Heath | 346 | 56.2 | +71% |
| Grappenhall | 242 | 32.5 | -1% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | +141% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | +155% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +207% |
| Great Sankey South | 542 | 52.4 | +60% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +768% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Appleton, Warrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Windmill Close” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Windmill Close | 15 |
| On or near Broomfields Road | 13 |
| On or near Swinley Forest Drive | 13 |
| On or near Dipping Brook Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Greenfields Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Farnham Close | 11 |
| On or near London Road | 11 |
| On or near Rosemoor Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Waterside | 10 |
| On or near Appleford Close | 9 |
Of the 317 crimes in Appleton, Warrington with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 23.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Appleton, Warrington has an estimated population of 10,665 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (6.5%, against 20.3%), less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Appleton, Warrington average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Appleton, Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Appleton, Warrington a safe place to live?
Appleton, Warrington recorded 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,693rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Appleton, Warrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Appleton, Warrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Appleton, Warrington was down 7% on the year before: 350 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 376 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Appleton, Warrington?
About 10,665 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Appleton, Warrington?
Appleton, Warrington is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.