Hough Green vs Macclesfield South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Hough Green Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Macclesfield South Cheshire Constabulary

      Hough Green vs Macclesfield South Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Hough Green
      Cheshire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.8% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      999 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.7% trend
      40.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hough Green
      B Macclesfield South
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      702
      999
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      558
      705
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.8%
      ↑41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hough Green
      B Macclesfield South
      Violent Crime
      376 ↑30%
      497 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑63%
      55 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓18%
      33 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑78%
      21 ↓25%
      Burglary
      16 ↓47%
      30 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑62%
      48 ↓8%
      Drugs
      46 ↑15%
      28 ↑155%
      Public Order
      81 ↑69%
      94 ↑49%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑133%
      145 ↑339%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓29%
      23 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hough Green is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hough Green safer than Macclesfield South?

      Hough Green has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 702 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 999 crimes. Hough Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hough Green vs Macclesfield South?

      Hough Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Macclesfield South shows +41.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hough Green and Macclesfield South?

      In Hough Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (376 incidents). In Macclesfield South, it is Violent Crime (497 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hough Green and Macclesfield South?

      Hough Green recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield South recorded 55. 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 Hough Green vs Macclesfield South?

      Violent crime in Hough Green totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 497 in Macclesfield South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hough Green and Macclesfield South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hough Green recorded 558 crimes (now 702, a change of +25.8%). Macclesfield South recorded 705 crimes previously (now 999, +41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hough Green and Macclesfield South?

      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. Hough Green has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Macclesfield South has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hough Green and Macclesfield South?

      Hough Green falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield South 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 Hough Green and Macclesfield South?

      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 Hough Green or Macclesfield South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hough Green and Macclesfield South. 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.