Poynton West and Adlington vs High Lane

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Poynton West and Adlington Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      High Lane Greater Manchester Police

      Poynton West and Adlington vs High Lane Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Poynton West and Adlington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      342 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.1% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      High Lane
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poynton West and Adlington
      B High Lane
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      342
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      305
      1
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.1%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poynton West and Adlington
      B High Lane
      Violent Crime
      163 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↑15%
      0
      Other Theft
      14 ↓22%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓30%
      0
      Burglary
      12 ↓25%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑88%
      0
      Drugs
      16 ↑45%
      0
      Public Order
      41 ↑58%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑36%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓86%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑0%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B High Lane is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poynton West and Adlington safer than High Lane?

      Poynton West and Adlington has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 342 crimes in the last 12 months. High Lane has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. High Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poynton West and Adlington vs High Lane?

      Poynton West and Adlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. High Lane shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poynton West and Adlington and High Lane?

      In Poynton West and Adlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (163 incidents). In High Lane, it is Violent Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poynton West and Adlington and High Lane?

      Poynton West and Adlington recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while High Lane 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 West and Adlington vs High Lane?

      Violent crime in Poynton West and Adlington totalled 163 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in High Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poynton West and Adlington and High Lane in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poynton West and Adlington recorded 305 crimes (now 342, a change of +12.1%). High Lane recorded 1 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poynton West and Adlington and High Lane?

      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 West and Adlington has a resolution rate of 35.7% and High Lane has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poynton West and Adlington and High Lane?

      Poynton West and Adlington falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. High Lane 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 West and Adlington and High Lane?

      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 West and Adlington or High Lane on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poynton West and Adlington and High Lane. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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