Manchester vs Poynton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Manchester

M15 · Greater Manchester

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Poynton

SK12 · Cheshire East

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poynton recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 4, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (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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Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester or Poynton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Poynton — 4 vs 17 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Poynton had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 17).

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