Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK12 · Cheshire East
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OL12 · Rochdale
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rochdale has less crime — 2 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Poynton recorded substantially more crime than Rochdale in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 2, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poynton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Rochdale has more Anti-social behaviour (1). 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, Rochdale recorded fewer crimes than Poynton — 2 vs 20 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Rochdale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Poynton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Rochdale had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rochdale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 20).