Halton Lea vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Halton Lea Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Halton Lea vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halton Lea
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,398 crimes / 12m
      ↑12% trend
      36% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield Central
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,790 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      36.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halton Lea
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,398
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,248
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halton Lea
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      605 ↑12%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↓2%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      75 ↑32%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓17%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      39 ↑15%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↓1%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      100 ↑49%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      161 ↑23%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↓4%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑0%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑200%
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓13%
      35 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Halton Lea is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halton Lea safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Halton Lea has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,398 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,790 crimes. Halton Lea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halton Lea vs Macclesfield Central?

      Halton Lea shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12% — 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 Halton Lea and Macclesfield Central?

      In Halton Lea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (605 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 Halton Lea and Macclesfield Central?

      Halton Lea recorded 128 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 Halton Lea vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Halton Lea totalled 605 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 Halton Lea and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halton Lea recorded 1,248 crimes (now 1,398, a change of +12%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halton Lea 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. Halton Lea has a resolution rate of 36% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halton Lea and Macclesfield Central?

      Halton Lea 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 Halton Lea 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 Halton Lea or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halton Lea 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.