Poynton East and Pott Shrigley vs Marple Bridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple Bridge Greater Manchester Police

      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley vs Marple Bridge Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      340 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.6% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple Bridge
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      B Marple Bridge
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      340
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      313
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.6%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      B Marple Bridge
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑20%
      0
      Other Theft
      20 ↓17%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑33%
      0
      Burglary
      16 ↑45%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓15%
      0
      Drugs
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Public Order
      28 ↑12%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      66 ↑3%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poynton East and Pott Shrigley safer than Marple Bridge?

      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 340 crimes in the last 12 months. Marple Bridge has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Marple Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marple Bridge shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and Marple Bridge?

      In Poynton East and Pott Shrigley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Marple Bridge, it is Theft from Person (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and Marple Bridge?

      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marple Bridge recorded 0. 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 Poynton East and Pott Shrigley vs Marple Bridge?

      Violent crime in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Marple Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and Marple Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 313 crimes (now 340, a change of +8.6%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and Marple Bridge?

      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. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has a resolution rate of 25% and Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and Marple Bridge?

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

      What data is used to compare Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and Marple Bridge?

      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 Poynton East and Pott Shrigley or Marple Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and Marple Bridge. 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.