Crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley: statistics, rates and trends
269 crimes were recorded in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley at a glance
- Crime trends in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- Types of crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- Poynton East and Pott Shrigley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- Demographics of Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- Questions about crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), shoplifting (36) and anti-social behaviour (32) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,455th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Poynton East and Pott Shrigley | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 269 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,756 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley peaked in the year to August 2020 (373 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (244). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 269 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 305 | 45.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 262 | 38.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 257 | 38.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 244 | 36.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 301 | 44.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 373 | 55.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 330 | 48.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 279 | 41.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 23 to 30 and anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 32, while shoplifting fell from 77 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 16.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 4.7 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Poynton East and Pott Shrigley; the highest is Handforth (88.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Wilmslow Dean Row (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton West and Adlington | 343 | 34.9 | -12% |
| Disley | 167 | 33.7 | -15% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | -3% |
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +121% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | -17% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 158 | 24.0 | -40% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -26% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 364 | 70.4 | +77% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Dickens Lane | 20 |
| On or near Alderley Close | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Venture Way | 16 |
| On or near George'S Road West | 12 |
| On or near Middlewood Road | 10 |
| On or near Yewtree Lane | 9 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 7 |
| On or near Legh Close | 5 |
Of the 237 crimes in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 8.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has an estimated population of 6,756 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.5%, against 17.1%), an older population (35%, against 19%) and more retired residents (39%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poynton East and Pott Shrigley average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Poynton East and Pott Shrigley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Poynton East and Pott Shrigley a safe place to live?
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,455th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (36).
Is crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley was down 12% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 305 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?
About 6,756 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley 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.