Grange - Ellesmere Port vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Grange - Ellesmere Port Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Grange - Ellesmere Port vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Grange - Ellesmere Port
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,035 crimes / 12m
      ↑75.7% trend
      26.9% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grange - Ellesmere Port
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,035
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      589
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑75.7%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grange - Ellesmere Port
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      549 ↑80%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑37%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓6%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑200%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      17 ↑31%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑31%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      53 ↑657%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      133 ↑118%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑633%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑200%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓19%
      35 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield Central is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grange - Ellesmere Port safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Grange - Ellesmere Port has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,035 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Macclesfield Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grange - Ellesmere Port vs Macclesfield Central?

      Grange - Ellesmere Port shows a year-on-year crime trend of +75.7% — 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 Grange - Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield Central?

      In Grange - Ellesmere Port, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (549 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 Grange - Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield Central?

      Grange - Ellesmere Port recorded 67 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 Grange - Ellesmere Port vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Grange - Ellesmere Port totalled 549 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 Grange - Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grange - Ellesmere Port recorded 589 crimes (now 1,035, a change of +75.7%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grange - Ellesmere Port 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. Grange - Ellesmere Port has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grange - Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield Central?

      Grange - Ellesmere Port 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 Grange - Ellesmere Port 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 Grange - Ellesmere Port or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.