Macclesfield Central vs Newton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Newton Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield Central vs Newton 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,164 crimes / 12m
      ↑150.9% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Newton
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,790
      1,164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,523
      464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.5%
      ↑150.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Newton
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑26%
      498 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑3%
      106 ↑172%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑18%
      80 ↑135%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓49%
      8 ↑14%
      Burglary
      37 ↑19%
      27 ↑145%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↑28%
      69 ↑103%
      Drugs
      104 ↑41%
      85 ↑554%
      Public Order
      222 ↑30%
      134 ↑173%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      268 ↑6%
      119 ↑467%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓64%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑200%
      9 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓36%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑13%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Macclesfield Central is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Macclesfield Central safer than Newton?

      Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,790 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,164 crimes. Macclesfield Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield Central vs Newton?

      Macclesfield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newton shows +150.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Macclesfield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Newton, it is Violent Crime (498 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Macclesfield Central recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton recorded 106. 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 Newton?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield Central totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 498 in Newton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield Central and Newton 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%). Newton recorded 464 crimes previously (now 1,164, +150.9%).

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

      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 Newton has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield Central and Newton?

      Macclesfield Central falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Newton 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 Newton?

      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 Newton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Macclesfield Central and Newton. 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.