Boughton vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Macclesfield Hurdsfield Cheshire Constabulary

      Boughton vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,504 crimes / 12m
      ↑84.3% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      767 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.1% trend
      39.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boughton
      B Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,504
      767
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      816
      482
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑84.3%
      ↑59.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      39.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boughton
      B Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      Violent Crime
      576 ↑67%
      311 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      133 ↑77%
      60 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      90 ↑114%
      35 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑86%
      22 ↓24%
      Burglary
      45 ↑88%
      12 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↑80%
      50 ↑47%
      Drugs
      168 ↑107%
      32 ↑39%
      Public Order
      183 ↑71%
      85 ↑124%
      Robbery
      11 ↑38%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      150 ↑178%
      120 ↑145%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑117%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑125%
      5
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑50%
      14 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield Hurdsfield is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boughton safer than Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Boughton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,504 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Hurdsfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 767 crimes. Macclesfield Hurdsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boughton vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Boughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +84.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Macclesfield Hurdsfield shows +59.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boughton and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      In Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (576 incidents). In Macclesfield Hurdsfield, it is Violent Crime (311 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boughton and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Boughton recorded 133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 60. 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 Boughton vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Violent crime in Boughton totalled 576 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 311 in Macclesfield Hurdsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boughton and Macclesfield Hurdsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boughton recorded 816 crimes (now 1,504, a change of +84.3%). Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 482 crimes previously (now 767, +59.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boughton and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      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. Boughton has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Macclesfield Hurdsfield has 39.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boughton and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Boughton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield Hurdsfield 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 Boughton and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      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 Boughton or Macclesfield Hurdsfield on a crime map?

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

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