Ellesmere Port Town vs Macclesfield East and Sutton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Ellesmere Port Town Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Macclesfield East and Sutton Cheshire Constabulary

      Ellesmere Port Town vs Macclesfield East and Sutton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Ellesmere Port Town
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,302 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      401 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ellesmere Port Town
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,302
      401
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,428
      413
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ellesmere Port Town
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Violent Crime
      925 ↓7%
      192 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      195 ↓29%
      34 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      127 ↓3%
      29 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓20%
      17 ↓29%
      Burglary
      42 ↓22%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↓1%
      30 ↓23%
      Drugs
      70 ↑23%
      8 ↓53%
      Public Order
      239 ↓10%
      44 ↑47%
      Robbery
      15 ↑25%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      400 ↑25%
      12 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓56%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓11%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ellesmere Port Town safer than Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Ellesmere Port Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,302 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield East and Sutton has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 401 crimes. Macclesfield East and Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ellesmere Port Town vs Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Ellesmere Port Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Macclesfield East and Sutton shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ellesmere Port Town and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      In Ellesmere Port Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (925 incidents). In Macclesfield East and Sutton, it is Violent Crime (192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ellesmere Port Town and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Ellesmere Port Town recorded 195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield East and Sutton recorded 34. 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 Ellesmere Port Town vs Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Violent crime in Ellesmere Port Town totalled 925 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 192 in Macclesfield East and Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Port Town and Macclesfield East and Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ellesmere Port Town recorded 2,428 crimes (now 2,302, a change of -5.2%). Macclesfield East and Sutton recorded 413 crimes previously (now 401, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ellesmere Port Town and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      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. Ellesmere Port Town has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Macclesfield East and Sutton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ellesmere Port Town and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Ellesmere Port Town falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield East and Sutton 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 Ellesmere Port Town and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      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 Ellesmere Port Town or Macclesfield East and Sutton on a crime map?

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

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