Appleton Crime Overview
Appleton is the third safest small town in Cheshire, and is the 70th safest overall out of Cheshire's 343 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Appleton in 2020 was 19 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Cheshire's overall crime rate, coming in 292% lower than the Cheshire rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Appleton is the 27th safest small town, and the 2,402nd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2018, Appleton was the worst small town in Cheshire for other crime, with 9 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.88 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Appleton are violence and sexual offences, with 94 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 9. This is 29% higher than 2019's figure of 67 offences and a difference of 2.66 from 2019's crime rate of 7. Appleton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 300% from 2019's figure of 4 crimes.
Compare Appleton to other towns and cities
See how Appleton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Appleton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Appleton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Appleton This Year
| Appleton | Cheshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 89 | 8.74 | 27,840 | 26.10 | 199% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.10 | 1,116 | 1.05 | 950% safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.59 | 3,394 | 3.18 | 439% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 24 | 2.36 | 7,682 | 7.20 | 205% safer |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.39 | 1,624 | 1.52 | 290% safer |
| Other Crime | 9 | 0.88 | 1,520 | 1.43 | 62% safer |
| Other Theft | 18 | 1.77 | 4,722 | 4.43 | 150% safer |
| Public Order | 20 | 1.97 | 12,451 | 11.67 | 492% safer |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.10 | 4,410 | 4.13 | 4030% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 1.18 | 2,332 | 2.19 | 86% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 94 | 9.24 | 37,427 | 35.09 | 280% safer |
Crime in Appleton Compared To Cheshire
Appleton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Boughton | 110 | 13.12 | 42% safer |
| Grappenhall and Thelwall | 166 | 17.27 | 8% safer |
| Appleton | 189 | 18.57 | - |
| Penketh | 152 | 18.67 | 0.54% more dangerous |
| Wistaston | 147 | 18.72 | 0.80% more dangerous |
| Upton-by-Chester | 203 | 23.96 | 22% more dangerous |
| Poulton-with-Fearnhead | 554 | 33.04 | 44% more dangerous |
| Poynton-with-Worth | 480 | 34.23 | 46% more dangerous |
Appleton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.6 | 3.1 | 0.98 | 0.59 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.10 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.88 | 1.4 | 0.29 | 0.88 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | - | - | 0.20 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 0.29 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 4.9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | Getting worse |
Changes In Appleton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Appleton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 18.57 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 73% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 76% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 78% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 78% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 81% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 82% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 83% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 86% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 86% more dangerous |
Crime in Appleton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 124 | 22 | Third |
| Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton | 282 | 44 | Second |
| Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe | 477 | 52 | First |
Crime in Appleton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Appleton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Appleton saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour. Appleton saw a large fall in public order during May, when it fell by 80% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | +400% | +140% | +500% | -57% | +33% | - | +200% | +333% | - |
| Burglary | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -57% | -33% | +100% | - | -60% | +100% | - | -25% | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | +200% | -50% | - | - | - | +50% | -50% |
| Public Order | - | -33% | -80% | +50% | - | - | +200% | -60% | +33% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | +100% | - | - | +50% | - | - | -50% | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +60% | +25% | +275% | -62% | +500% | +300% | +250% | - | -80% | -67% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Appleton
What police force serves Appleton?
Appleton's local territorial police force is the Cheshire Constabulary.How dangerous is Appleton?
Appleton is the third safest small town in Cheshire.What is Appleton's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Appleton are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Appleton?
Appleton's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021