Latchford West vs Macclesfield South

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

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

      Latchford West vs Macclesfield South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Latchford West
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑68.6% trend
      33.8% 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 Latchford West
      B Macclesfield South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,084
      999
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      643
      705
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑68.6%
      ↑41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Latchford West
      B Macclesfield South
      Violent Crime
      447 ↑73%
      497 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑44%
      55 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑15%
      33 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↑142%
      21 ↓25%
      Burglary
      35 ↑59%
      30 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑94%
      48 ↓8%
      Drugs
      66 ↑83%
      28 ↑155%
      Public Order
      123 ↑167%
      94 ↑49%
      Robbery
      15 ↑650%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      73 ↓12%
      145 ↑339%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑600%
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑83%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑62%
      23 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield South is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Latchford West safer than Macclesfield South?

      Latchford West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,084 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 Latchford West vs Macclesfield South?

      Latchford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +68.6% — 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 Latchford West and Macclesfield South?

      In Latchford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (447 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 Latchford West and Macclesfield South?

      Latchford West recorded 91 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 Latchford West vs Macclesfield South?

      Violent crime in Latchford West totalled 447 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 Latchford West and Macclesfield South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Latchford West recorded 643 crimes (now 1,084, a change of +68.6%). Macclesfield South recorded 705 crimes previously (now 999, +41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Latchford West 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. Latchford West has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Macclesfield South has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Latchford West and Macclesfield South?

      Latchford West 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 Latchford West 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 Latchford West or Macclesfield South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Latchford West and Macclesfield South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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