Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M40 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SK12 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.
Poynton recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 1, a 17.0x difference. 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, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Poynton — 1 vs 17 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Manchester's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Poynton's was Vehicle crime (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.