Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK10 · Cheshire East
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SK12 · Cheshire East
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poynton has less crime — 20 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Poynton in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 20, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Poynton has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poynton recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 20 vs 62 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Poynton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Poynton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Poynton recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 62).