Handbridge Park vs Macclesfield Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Handbridge Park Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Handbridge Park vs Macclesfield Central Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Handbridge Park
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,086 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      37.2% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handbridge Park
      B Macclesfield Central
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,086
      1,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      510
      1,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑112.9%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.2%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handbridge Park
      B Macclesfield Central
      Violent Crime
      452 ↑124%
      699 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑55%
      151 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑88%
      87 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓61%
      28 ↓49%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      37 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑20%
      111 ↑28%
      Drugs
      58 ↑383%
      104 ↑41%
      Public Order
      141 ↑166%
      222 ↑30%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      129 ↑291%
      268 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      5
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑180%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      16 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑89%
      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 Handbridge Park safer than Macclesfield Central?

      Handbridge Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,086 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 Handbridge Park vs Macclesfield Central?

      Handbridge Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +112.9% — 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 Handbridge Park and Macclesfield Central?

      In Handbridge Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (452 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 Handbridge Park and Macclesfield Central?

      Handbridge Park recorded 110 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 Handbridge Park vs Macclesfield Central?

      Violent crime in Handbridge Park totalled 452 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 Handbridge Park and Macclesfield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handbridge Park recorded 510 crimes (now 1,086, a change of +112.9%). Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes previously (now 1,790, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handbridge Park 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. Handbridge Park has a resolution rate of 37.2% and Macclesfield Central has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handbridge Park and Macclesfield Central?

      Handbridge Park 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 Handbridge Park 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 Handbridge Park or Macclesfield Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handbridge Park 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.