Total Crime Rate
53.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wood Lane North area has the 4th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Poynton West and Adlington , and the 482nd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wood Lane North (SK10 4PF) in the last 12 months was 53.8 per 1,000 residents and was 47.8% higher than the Poynton West and Adlington average (36.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wood Lane North (SK10 4PF), the main crime hotspot is near Wood Lane East, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Poynton West and Adlington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wood Lane East | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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