Total Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025London Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton , and the 41st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (WA4 5DP) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 86.7% lower than the Appleton average (54.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around London Road (WA4 5DP), the main crime hotspot is near Hillside Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Appleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Acton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Willow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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