Buxton Town vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Buxton Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Cheshire Constabulary

      Buxton Town vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Buxton Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,554 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      214 crimes / 12m
      ↓39% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxton Town
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,554
      214
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,277
      351
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.7%
      ↓39%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxton Town
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
      Violent Crime
      670 ↑40%
      78 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      227 ↑3%
      22 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓24%
      11 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑10%
      5 ↓64%
      Burglary
      56 ↑81%
      8 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      117 ↑24%
      20 ↓44%
      Drugs
      43 ↑43%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      138 ↑3%
      21 ↓19%
      Robbery
      4 ↓64%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      145 ↑25%
      40 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑400%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↓6%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Poynton East and Pott Shrigley is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxton Town safer than Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Buxton Town has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,554 crimes in the last 12 months. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 214 crimes. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Buxton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poynton East and Pott Shrigley shows -39% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buxton Town and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      In Buxton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (670 incidents). In Poynton East and Pott Shrigley, it is Violent Crime (78 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxton Town and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Buxton Town recorded 227 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 22. 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 Buxton Town vs Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Violent crime in Buxton Town totalled 670 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 78 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 Buxton Town and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxton Town recorded 1,277 crimes (now 1,554, a change of +21.7%). Poynton East and Pott Shrigley recorded 351 crimes previously (now 214, -39%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxton Town 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. Buxton Town has a resolution rate of 25.8% 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 Buxton Town and Poynton East and Pott Shrigley?

      Buxton Town falls within the Derbyshire 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 Buxton Town 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 Buxton Town or Poynton East and Pott Shrigley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buxton Town 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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