Crewe South vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Crewe South Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe South vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Crewe South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,900 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.7% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      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 South
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,900
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,798
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.7%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe South
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      760 ↑1%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↓13%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      120 ↑35%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↑84%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      70 ↓7%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      130 ↓12%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      177 ↑42%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      192 ↑22%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      15 ↑15%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      110 ↓13%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑800%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓40%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑42%
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑29%
      35 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe South safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Crewe South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,900 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Crewe South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Crewe South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.7% — 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 South and Macclesfield Central?

      In Crewe South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (760 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 South and Macclesfield Central?

      Crewe South recorded 149 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 South vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Crewe South totalled 760 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 South and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe South recorded 1,798 crimes (now 1,900, a change of +5.7%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe South 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 South has a resolution rate of 33.2% 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 South and Macclesfield Central?

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

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