Bollington vs Macclesfield East and Sutton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Bollington Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Macclesfield East and Sutton Cheshire Constabulary

      Bollington vs Macclesfield East and Sutton Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Bollington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      20% 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 Bollington
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      401
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      413
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bollington
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑7%
      192 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      34 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓19%
      29 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      17 ↓29%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓37%
      30 ↓23%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      8 ↓53%
      Public Order
      37 ↑19%
      44 ↑47%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑0%
      12 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bollington is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bollington safer than Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Bollington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield East and Sutton has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 401 crimes. Bollington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Bollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Bollington and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      In Bollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 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 Bollington and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Bollington recorded 38 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 Bollington vs Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Violent crime in Bollington totalled 143 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 Bollington and Macclesfield East and Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bollington recorded 307 crimes (now 299, a change of -2.6%). Macclesfield East and Sutton recorded 413 crimes previously (now 401, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bollington 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. Bollington has a resolution rate of 20% 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 Bollington and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Bollington 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 Bollington 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 Bollington or Macclesfield East and Sutton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bollington 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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