Crime Rates at First Avenue, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1BF

First Avenue area has the highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Poynton West and Adlington , and the 220th highest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around First Avenue (SK12 1BF) in the last 12 months was 104.2 per 1,000 residents and was 153.8% higher than the Poynton West and Adlington average (41.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 32 (≈ 64.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 39.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around First Avenue (SK12 1BF), the main crime hotspot is near Lawrence Place. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.