Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M24 · Rochdale
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SK12 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Middleton has less crime — 1 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.
Poynton recorded substantially more crime than Middleton in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 1, a 17.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Poynton has more Vehicle crime (3) and Violence & sexual offences (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, Middleton recorded fewer crimes than Poynton — 1 vs 17 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Middleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middleton saw higher rates of Public order while Poynton had more Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Middleton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 17).