Manchester vs Poynton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Manchester

M2 · Greater Manchester

11

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft3
  • Theft from person2

Poynton

SK12 · Cheshire East

11

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime2
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (11) in March 2026.

What the data shows

Manchester and Poynton recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 11 and 11 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Theft from person (2), while Poynton has more Other crime (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1). 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?

Manchester and Poynton recorded identical crime totals in March 2026 (11 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Other theft and Theft from person while Poynton had more Other crime and Anti-social behaviour. Total crime levels were similar.

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