Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gawsworth and Chelford safer than Macclesfield Central?
Gawsworth and Chelford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 265 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Gawsworth and Chelford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield Central?
Gawsworth and Chelford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield Central?
In Gawsworth and Chelford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield Central?
Gawsworth and Chelford recorded 26 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 Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield Central?
Violent crime in Gawsworth and Chelford totalled 125 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gawsworth and Chelford recorded 294 crimes (now 265, a change of -9.9%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gawsworth and Chelford 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. Gawsworth and Chelford has a resolution rate of 0% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield Central?
Gawsworth and Chelford 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 Gawsworth and Chelford 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 Gawsworth and Chelford or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.