Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL8 · Oldham
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SK12 · Cheshire East
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Poynton recorded substantially more crime than Oldham in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 1, a 20.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Poynton — 1 vs 20 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Oldham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Oldham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Poynton's was Shoplifting (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.