Macclesfield Central vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Macclesfield Hurdsfield Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield Central vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield Central
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,790 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      767 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.1% trend
      39.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,790
      767
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,523
      482
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.5%
      ↑59.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      39.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑26%
      311 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑3%
      60 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑18%
      35 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓49%
      22 ↓24%
      Burglary
      37 ↑19%
      12 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↑28%
      50 ↑47%
      Drugs
      104 ↑41%
      32 ↑39%
      Public Order
      222 ↑30%
      85 ↑124%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      268 ↑6%
      120 ↑145%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓64%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑200%
      5
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓36%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑13%
      14 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Macclesfield Hurdsfield is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Macclesfield Central safer than Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,790 crimes in the last 12 months. Macclesfield Hurdsfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 767 crimes. Macclesfield Hurdsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield Central vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Macclesfield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Macclesfield Hurdsfield shows +59.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Macclesfield Central and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      In Macclesfield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Macclesfield Hurdsfield, it is Violent Crime (311 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Macclesfield Central and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Macclesfield Central recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 60. 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 Macclesfield Central vs Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield Central totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 311 in Macclesfield Hurdsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield Central and Macclesfield Hurdsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Macclesfield Central recorded 1,523 crimes (now 1,790, a change of +17.5%). Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 482 crimes previously (now 767, +59.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Macclesfield Central and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      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. Macclesfield Central has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Macclesfield Hurdsfield has 39.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield Central and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      Macclesfield Central falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Macclesfield Hurdsfield 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 Macclesfield Central and Macclesfield Hurdsfield?

      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 Macclesfield Central or Macclesfield Hurdsfield on a crime map?

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

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