Birchfield vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Birchfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Birchfield vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Birchfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      411 crimes / 12m
      ↑71.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield Central
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,790 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchfield
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      411
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑71.3%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchfield
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑116%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑28%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑115%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      7 ↓46%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑28%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      34 ↑48%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      0
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑140%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      35 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchfield safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Birchfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Macclesfield Central?

      Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Macclesfield Central shows +17.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Macclesfield Central?

      In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Macclesfield Central, it is Violent Crime (699 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Macclesfield Central?

      Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield Central recorded 151. 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 Birchfield vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 699 in Macclesfield Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchfield recorded 240 crimes (now 411, a change of +71.3%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Macclesfield Central?

      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. Birchfield has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchfield and Macclesfield Central?

      Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield Central 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 Birchfield and Macclesfield Central?

      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 Birchfield or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?

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

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