Great Boughton vs Macclesfield West and Ivy

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Great Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Macclesfield West and Ivy Cheshire Constabulary

      Great Boughton vs Macclesfield West and Ivy Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Great Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.4% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      663 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      29% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Boughton
      B Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      356
      663
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      271
      567
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.4%
      ↑16.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Boughton
      B Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑86%
      364 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑25%
      33 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓15%
      36 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      16 ↑60%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      17 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓16%
      53 ↑83%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      13 ↓24%
      Public Order
      43 ↑23%
      60 ↑40%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓16%
      32 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      27 ↑69%
      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 West and Ivy?

      Great Boughton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 356 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield West and Ivy has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 663 crimes. Great Boughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Boughton vs Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      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 West and Ivy shows +16.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Boughton and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      In Great Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Macclesfield West and Ivy, it is Violent Crime (364 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Boughton and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      Great Boughton recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 33. 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 West and Ivy?

      Violent crime in Great Boughton totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 364 in Macclesfield West and Ivy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Boughton and Macclesfield West and Ivy 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 West and Ivy recorded 567 crimes previously (now 663, +16.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Boughton and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      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 West and Ivy has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Boughton and Macclesfield West and Ivy?

      Great Boughton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield West and Ivy 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 West and Ivy?

      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 West and Ivy on a crime map?

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

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