Bury vs Poynton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bury

M45 · Bury

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Poynton

SK12 · Cheshire East

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime3
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Bury has less crime — 1 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poynton recorded substantially more crime than Bury in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 1, a 17.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury or Poynton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than Poynton — 1 vs 17 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bury and Poynton?

In April 2026, Bury's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Poynton's was Vehicle crime (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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