Total Crime Rate
24.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Francis Road area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton , and the 203rd 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 Francis Road (WA4 6EB) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% lower than the Appleton average (54.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Francis Road (WA4 6EB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 44 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chelford Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Appleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mertoun Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walton Heath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Francis Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Coopers Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Chelford Close | Under investigation |
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