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 July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- Questions about crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
- About this data
269 crimes were recorded in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has the 3,450th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Poynton East and Pott Shrigley | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 269 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,756 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley was highest in the year to July 2020 (369 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (244). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 269 | 39.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 44.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 253 | 37.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 258 | 38.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 244 | 36.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 309 | 45.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 369 | 54.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 323 | 47.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 294 | 43.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+33%) and public order (+29%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 14.7 | 0.43 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 5.9 | 0.71 | -47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 4.7 | 0.31 | +33% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.7 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.9 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +10% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.49 | +133% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.23 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Poynton East and Pott Shrigley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Poynton East and Pott Shrigley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton West and Adlington | 345 | 35.2 | -12% |
| Disley | 160 | 32.3 | -19% |
| Bollington | 305 | 38.2 | -4% |
| Handforth | 823 | 86.3 | +117% |
| Prestbury | 107 | 31.2 | -22% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 170 | 25.8 | -35% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 263 | 28.5 | -28% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 369 | 71.3 | +79% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Alderley Close | 18 |
| On or near Dickens Lane | 15 |
| On or near George'S Road West | 14 |
| On or near Venture Way | 13 |
| On or near Yewtree Lane | 9 |
| On or near Middlewood Road | 8 |
| On or near Spring Road | 7 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 11.9% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 11.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has an estimated population of 6,756. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Poynton East and Pott Shrigley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.8% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
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 July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (40).
Is crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley was down 11% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Poynton East and Pott Shrigley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.