Crewe West vs Macclesfield West and Ivy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Crewe West Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Macclesfield West and Ivy Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe West vs Macclesfield West and Ivy Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe West
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,529 crimes / 12m
      ↑58% trend
      35.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      663 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewe West
      B Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,529
      663
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      968
      567
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58%
      ↑16.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe West
      B Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Violent Crime
      705 ↑47%
      364 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑70%
      33 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑73%
      36 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑41%
      16 ↑60%
      Burglary
      39 ↑18%
      17 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↑37%
      53 ↑83%
      Drugs
      126 ↑334%
      13 ↓24%
      Public Order
      150 ↑60%
      60 ↑40%
      Robbery
      10 ↓17%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑58%
      32 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      4
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓15%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑229%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑43%
      27 ↑69%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield West and Ivy is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe West safer than Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      Crewe West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,529 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield West and Ivy has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 663 crimes. Macclesfield West and Ivy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewe West vs Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      Crewe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Macclesfield West and Ivy shows +16.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewe West and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      In Crewe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (705 incidents). In Macclesfield West and Ivy, it is Violent Crime (364 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewe West and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      Crewe West recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 33. 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 West vs Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      Violent crime in Crewe West totalled 705 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 364 in Macclesfield West and Ivy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewe West and Macclesfield West and Ivy in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe West recorded 968 crimes (now 1,529, a change of +58%). Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 567 crimes previously (now 663, +16.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe West and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Macclesfield West and Ivy has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewe West and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      Crewe West falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield West and Ivy 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 West and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      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 West or Macclesfield West and Ivy on a crime map?

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

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