Great Boughton vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Great Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Great Boughton vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Great Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.4% trend
      26% 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 Great Boughton
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      356
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      271
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.4%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Boughton
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑86%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑25%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓15%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓16%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      43 ↑23%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓16%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      35 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Boughton safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Great Boughton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 356 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Great Boughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Boughton vs Macclesfield Central?

      Great Boughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.4% — 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 Great Boughton and Macclesfield Central?

      In Great Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 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 Great Boughton and Macclesfield Central?

      Great Boughton recorded 25 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 Great Boughton vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Great Boughton totalled 171 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 Great Boughton and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Boughton recorded 271 crimes (now 356, a change of +31.4%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Boughton 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. Great Boughton has a resolution rate of 26% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Boughton and Macclesfield Central?

      Great Boughton 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 Great Boughton 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 Great Boughton or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?

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

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