Knutsford vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Knutsford Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Cheshire Constabulary

      Knutsford vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Knutsford
      Cheshire Constabulary
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      17.1% 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 Knutsford
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      640
      289
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      669
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓10%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Knutsford
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Violent Crime
      258 ↓11%
      104 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓7%
      27 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑2%
      16 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      9 ↓18%
      Burglary
      32 ↑3%
      13 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓24%
      27 ↓23%
      Drugs
      22 ↑69%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      68 ↓1%
      25 ↓4%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑11%
      54 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Knutsford safer than Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Knutsford has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 640 crimes in the last 12 months. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 289 crimes. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Knutsford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — 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 Knutsford and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      In Knutsford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (258 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 Knutsford and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Knutsford recorded 53 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 Knutsford vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Violent crime in Knutsford totalled 258 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 Knutsford and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knutsford recorded 669 crimes (now 640, a change of -4.3%). Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 321 crimes previously (now 289, -10%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knutsford 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. Knutsford has a resolution rate of 17.1% 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 Knutsford and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Knutsford 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 Knutsford 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 Knutsford or Poynton East and Pott Shrigley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knutsford 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.