Crime in Poynton: statistics, rates and trends
484 crimes were recorded in Poynton in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (199), shoplifting (63) and public order (57) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,338th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Poynton | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 484 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,486 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Poynton peaked in the year to August 2020 (673 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (470). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 484 | 35.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 518 | 38.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 470 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 532 | 39.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 558 | 41.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 545 | 40.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 673 | 49.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 610 | 45.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 570 | 42.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and other theft (77% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 44 to 57, while shoplifting fell from 95 to 63 and other theft fell from 29 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 14.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 2.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.5 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Poynton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poynton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | +7% |
| Wilmslow | 1,266 | 47.9 | +33% |
| New Mills | 428 | 52.4 | +46% |
| Macclesfield | 4,754 | 86.1 | +140% |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 394 | 55.1 | +54% |
| Hadfield | 666 | 37.7 | +5% |
| Glossop | 1,285 | 70.9 | +98% |
| Knutsford | 652 | 47.5 | +32% |
Of the 2 areas within Poynton, Poynton East and Pott Shrigley had the highest crime rate (39.8 per 1,000) and Poynton West and Adlington the lowest (34.9).
| 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 | 343 | 34.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Poynton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| 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 Lawrence Place | 15 |
| On or near George'S Road West | 12 |
| On or near Yewtree Lane | 9 |
| On or near Weller Close | 8 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 7 |
Of the 437 crimes in Poynton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 7.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Poynton has an estimated population of 13,486 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (36%, against 22%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poynton average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Poynton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Poynton a safe place to live?
Poynton recorded 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,338th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poynton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (63).
Is crime in Poynton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poynton was down 7% on the year before: 484 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 518 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poynton?
About 13,486 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poynton?
Poynton 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.