Kingsway vs Macclesfield South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Kingsway Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Macclesfield South Cheshire Constabulary

      Kingsway vs Macclesfield South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kingsway
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,185 crimes / 12m
      ↑38.3% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      999 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.7% trend
      40.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsway
      B Macclesfield South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,185
      999
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      857
      705
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑38.3%
      ↑41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsway
      B Macclesfield South
      Violent Crime
      522 ↑33%
      497 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↑11%
      55 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑29%
      33 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑200%
      21 ↓25%
      Burglary
      16 ↓41%
      30 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↑48%
      48 ↓8%
      Drugs
      56 ↑70%
      28 ↑155%
      Public Order
      144 ↑64%
      94 ↑49%
      Robbery
      7 ↓22%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑176%
      145 ↑339%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓20%
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑113%
      23 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield South is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsway safer than Macclesfield South?

      Kingsway has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,185 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 999 crimes. Macclesfield South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsway vs Macclesfield South?

      Kingsway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +38.3% — 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 Kingsway and Macclesfield South?

      In Kingsway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (522 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 Kingsway and Macclesfield South?

      Kingsway recorded 146 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 Kingsway vs Macclesfield South?

      Violent crime in Kingsway totalled 522 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 Kingsway and Macclesfield South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsway recorded 857 crimes (now 1,185, a change of +38.3%). Macclesfield South recorded 705 crimes previously (now 999, +41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsway 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. Kingsway has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Macclesfield South has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsway and Macclesfield South?

      Kingsway 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 Kingsway 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 Kingsway or Macclesfield South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsway 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.