Crime in Poynton West and Adlington: statistics, rates and trends
343 crimes were recorded in Poynton West and Adlington in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Poynton West and Adlington at a glance
- Crime trends in Poynton West and Adlington
- Types of crime in Poynton West and Adlington
- Poynton West and Adlington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Poynton West and Adlington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poynton West and Adlington
- Demographics of Poynton West and Adlington
- Questions about crime in Poynton West and Adlington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), public order (45) and anti-social behaviour (33) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,636th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Poynton West and Adlington | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 343 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.9 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,815 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Poynton West and Adlington peaked in the year to August 2020 (460 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (323). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 343 | 34.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 348 | 35.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 323 | 32.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 416 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 424 | 43.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 433 | 44.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 460 | 46.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 408 | 41.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 419 | 42.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and criminal damage and arson (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 31 to 45 and other theft rose from 20 to 24, while anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 14.9 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.4 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Poynton West and Adlington; 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 West and Adlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton East and Pott Shrigley | 269 | 39.8 | +14% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | +10% |
| Wilmslow Dean Row | 158 | 24.0 | -31% |
| Handforth | 839 | 88.0 | +152% |
| Prestbury | 113 | 33.0 | -6% |
| Disley | 167 | 33.7 | -3% |
| Wilmslow Lacey Green | 364 | 70.4 | +101% |
| Wilmslow East | 82 | 24.2 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Poynton West and Adlington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Lawrence Place | 15 |
| On or near London Road | 12 |
| On or near Roundy Lane | 11 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Weller Close | 8 |
| On or near Bolton Close | 7 |
| On or near Brookfield Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Dombey Road | 7 |
Of the 310 crimes in Poynton West and Adlington with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Poynton West and Adlington has an estimated population of 9,815 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poynton West and Adlington average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Poynton West and Adlington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Poynton West and Adlington a safe place to live?
Poynton West and Adlington recorded 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,636th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poynton West and Adlington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (45).
Is crime in Poynton West and Adlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poynton West and Adlington was down 1% on the year before: 343 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 348 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poynton West and Adlington?
About 9,815 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poynton West and Adlington?
Poynton West and Adlington 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.