Kingsley and Gowy vs Macclesfield South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Kingsley and Gowy Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Macclesfield South Cheshire Constabulary

      Kingsley and Gowy vs Macclesfield South Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Kingsley and Gowy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      196 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.4% trend
      0% 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 Kingsley and Gowy
      B Macclesfield South
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      196
      999
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      256
      705
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.4%
      ↑41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsley and Gowy
      B Macclesfield South
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓27%
      497 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓16%
      55 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓21%
      33 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓67%
      21 ↓25%
      Burglary
      9 ↓31%
      30 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓27%
      48 ↓8%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      28 ↑155%
      Public Order
      17 ↓29%
      94 ↑49%
      Robbery
      1
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      145 ↑339%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      23 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingsley and Gowy is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsley and Gowy safer than Macclesfield South?

      Kingsley and Gowy has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 196 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 999 crimes. Kingsley and Gowy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsley and Gowy vs Macclesfield South?

      Kingsley and Gowy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Kingsley and Gowy and Macclesfield South?

      In Kingsley and Gowy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 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 Kingsley and Gowy and Macclesfield South?

      Kingsley and Gowy recorded 16 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 Kingsley and Gowy vs Macclesfield South?

      Violent crime in Kingsley and Gowy totalled 94 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 Kingsley and Gowy and Macclesfield South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsley and Gowy recorded 256 crimes (now 196, a change of -23.4%). Macclesfield South recorded 705 crimes previously (now 999, +41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsley and Gowy 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. Kingsley and Gowy has a resolution rate of 0% and Macclesfield South has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsley and Gowy and Macclesfield South?

      Kingsley and Gowy 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 Kingsley and Gowy 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 Kingsley and Gowy or Macclesfield South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsley and Gowy 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.