Crime in Poynton: statistics, rates and trends
483 crimes were recorded in Poynton in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Poynton at a glance
- Crime trends in Poynton
- Types of crime in Poynton
- Poynton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Poynton
- Streets with the most crime in Poynton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poynton
- Population and deprivation in Poynton
- Questions about crime in Poynton
- About this data
483 crimes were recorded in Poynton in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Poynton has the 1,358th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Poynton | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 483 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,486 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Poynton was highest in the year to July 2020 (668 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (457). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 483 | 35.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 513 | 38.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 457 | 33.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 544 | 40.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 546 | 40.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 561 | 41.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 668 | 49.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 600 | 44.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 602 | 44.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Poynton 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 public order (+27%) and criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 14.2 | 0.41 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 5.0 | 0.61 | -26% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 3.6 | 0.23 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.3 | 0.34 | +19% |
| Other theft | 23 | 1.7 | 0.27 | -12% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -6% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +114% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +18% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Poynton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poynton recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Poynton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Poynton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Poynton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poynton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Poynton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poynton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Poynton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poynton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Poynton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poynton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Poynton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poynton recorded 16 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 30% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Poynton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poynton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Poynton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poynton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Poynton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poynton recorded 13 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 18% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Poynton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Poynton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Poynton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Poynton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Poynton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Poynton 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Poynton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Poynton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poynton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington | 305 | 38.2 | +7% |
| Wilmslow | 1,280 | 48.4 | +35% |
| New Mills | 440 | 53.9 | +50% |
| Macclesfield | 4,744 | 85.9 | +140% |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 403 | 56.4 | +57% |
| Hadfield | 678 | 38.4 | +7% |
| Glossop | 1,316 | 72.6 | +103% |
| Knutsford | 660 | 48.1 | +34% |
2 areas within Poynton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley had the highest rate (39.8 per 1,000) and Poynton West and Adlington the lowest (35.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton East and Pott Shrigley | Neighbourhood | 6,756 | 269 | 39.8 |
| Poynton West and Adlington | Neighbourhood | 9,815 | 345 | 35.2 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| 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 Lawrence Place | 14 |
| On or near Venture Way | 13 |
| On or near Weller Close | 11 |
| On or near Yewtree Lane | 9 |
| On or near Barnaby Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poynton 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 | 169 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 9.9% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 9.9% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
Poynton has an estimated population of 13,486. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poynton sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Poynton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Poynton a safe place to live?
Poynton recorded 35.8 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (68).
Is crime in Poynton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poynton was down 6% on the year before: 483 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 513 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Poynton?
Poynton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.