Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK11 · Cheshire East
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SK12 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Poynton has less crime — 17 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Poynton in April 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 17, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Poynton has more Vehicle crime (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 Macclesfield — 17 vs 92 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Poynton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Public order while Poynton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Poynton recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 92).