Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield East and Sutton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Gawsworth and Chelford Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Macclesfield East and Sutton Cheshire Constabulary

      Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield East and Sutton Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Gawsworth and Chelford
      Cheshire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      0% 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 Gawsworth and Chelford
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      265
      401
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      294
      413
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gawsworth and Chelford
      B Macclesfield East and Sutton
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓17%
      192 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑44%
      34 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      29 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓50%
      17 ↓29%
      Burglary
      14 ↑17%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓32%
      30 ↓23%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      8 ↓53%
      Public Order
      26 ↑8%
      44 ↑47%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      12 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gawsworth and Chelford is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gawsworth and Chelford safer than Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Gawsworth and Chelford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 265 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield East and Sutton has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 401 crimes. Gawsworth and Chelford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      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 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      In Gawsworth and Chelford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Gawsworth and Chelford recorded 26 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 Gawsworth and Chelford vs Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Violent crime in Gawsworth and Chelford totalled 125 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield East and Sutton 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 East and Sutton recorded 413 crimes previously (now 401, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gawsworth and Chelford 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. Gawsworth and Chelford has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Macclesfield East and Sutton?

      Gawsworth and Chelford 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 Gawsworth and Chelford 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 Gawsworth and Chelford or Macclesfield East and Sutton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gawsworth and Chelford 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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