Congleton West and Town Centre vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Congleton West and Town Centre Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Congleton West and Town Centre vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Congleton West and Town Centre
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield Central
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,790 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      36.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,286
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,408
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      604 ↑1%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      98 ↓36%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓32%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓11%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      54 ↓2%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑24%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      39 ↓22%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      165 ↑7%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      9 ↑13%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓44%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑43%
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      35 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Congleton West and Town Centre is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Congleton West and Town Centre safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Congleton West and Town Centre has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,286 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Congleton West and Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Congleton West and Town Centre vs Macclesfield Central?

      Congleton West and Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Macclesfield Central?

      In Congleton West and Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (604 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Macclesfield Central?

      Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 98 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 Congleton West and Town Centre vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Congleton West and Town Centre totalled 604 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 1,408 crimes (now 1,286, a change of -8.7%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Congleton West and Town Centre 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. Congleton West and Town Centre has a resolution rate of 29% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Congleton West and Town Centre and Macclesfield Central?

      Congleton West and Town Centre 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 Congleton West and Town Centre 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 Congleton West and Town Centre or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Congleton West and Town Centre 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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