Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK17 · Derbyshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SK12 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poynton has less crime — 17 vs 19 incidents in April 2026.
King Sterndale and Poynton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 19 and 17 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: King Sterndale sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Burglary (1), while Poynton has more Vehicle crime (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poynton recorded fewer crimes than King Sterndale — 17 vs 19 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Poynton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, King Sterndale saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Poynton had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Poynton recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 19).