Birchfield vs Macclesfield East and Sutton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Birchfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Macclesfield East and Sutton Cheshire Constabulary

      Birchfield vs Macclesfield East and Sutton Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Birchfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      411 crimes / 12m
      ↑71.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      401 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchfield
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      411
      401
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      413
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑71.3%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchfield
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑116%
      192 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑28%
      34 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑115%
      29 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      17 ↓29%
      Burglary
      7 ↓46%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑28%
      30 ↓23%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      8 ↓53%
      Public Order
      34 ↑48%
      44 ↑47%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑140%
      12 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchfield safer than Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield East and Sutton has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 401 crimes. Macclesfield East and Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Macclesfield East and Sutton shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Macclesfield East and Sutton, it is Violent Crime (192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield East and Sutton recorded 34. 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 East and Sutton?

      Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 192 in Macclesfield East and Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Macclesfield East and Sutton 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 East and Sutton recorded 413 crimes previously (now 401, -2.9%).

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

      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 East and Sutton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchfield and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield East and Sutton 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 East and Sutton?

      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 East and Sutton on a crime map?

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

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