Crewe East vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Crewe East Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe East vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe East
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,169 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.3% trend
      32.7% 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 Crewe East
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,169
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,759
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.3%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe East
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      890 ↑19%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      165 ↑20%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      131 ↑31%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓2%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      43 ↓22%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↑22%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      107 ↑224%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      208 ↑37%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      20 ↑300%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      301 ↑6%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑67%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑170%
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑8%
      35 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield Central is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe East safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Crewe East has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,169 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Macclesfield Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewe East vs Macclesfield Central?

      Crewe East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.3% — 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 Crewe East and Macclesfield Central?

      In Crewe East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (890 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 Crewe East and Macclesfield Central?

      Crewe East recorded 165 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 Crewe East vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Crewe East totalled 890 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 Crewe East and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe East recorded 1,759 crimes (now 2,169, a change of +23.3%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe East 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. Crewe East has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewe East and Macclesfield Central?

      Crewe East 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 Crewe East 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 Crewe East or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewe East 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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