Kingsley and Gowy vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Kingsley and Gowy Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Cheshire Constabulary

      Kingsley and Gowy vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Kingsley and Gowy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      196 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsley and Gowy
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      196
      289
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      256
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.4%
      ↓10%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsley and Gowy
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓27%
      104 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓16%
      27 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓21%
      16 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓67%
      9 ↓18%
      Burglary
      9 ↓31%
      13 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓27%
      27 ↓23%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      17 ↓29%
      25 ↓4%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      54 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsley and Gowy is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsley and Gowy safer than Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Kingsley and Gowy has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 196 crimes in the last 12 months. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 289 crimes. Kingsley and Gowy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsley and Gowy vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Kingsley and Gowy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley shows -10% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsley and Gowy and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      In Kingsley and Gowy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Poynton East and Pott Shrigley, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsley and Gowy and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Kingsley and Gowy recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 27. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kingsley and Gowy vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Violent crime in Kingsley and Gowy totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingsley and Gowy and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsley and Gowy recorded 256 crimes (now 196, a change of -23.4%). Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 321 crimes previously (now 289, -10%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsley and Gowy and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kingsley and Gowy has a resolution rate of 0% and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsley and Gowy and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Kingsley and Gowy falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kingsley and Gowy and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kingsley and Gowy or Poynton East and Pott Shrigley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsley and Gowy and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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