Macclesfield Central vs Rixton and Woolston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Rixton and Woolston Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield Central vs Rixton and Woolston 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
      41/100
      Below Average
      Rixton and Woolston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Rixton and Woolston
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,790
      461
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,523
      448
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.5%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Rixton and Woolston
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑26%
      171 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑3%
      42 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑18%
      23 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓49%
      50 ↑92%
      Burglary
      37 ↑19%
      19 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↑28%
      38 ↑31%
      Drugs
      104 ↑41%
      22 ↑83%
      Public Order
      222 ↑30%
      49 ↑26%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      4
      Shoplifting
      268 ↑6%
      21 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓64%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓36%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑13%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rixton and Woolston is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 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 Rixton and Woolston?

      Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,790 crimes in the last 12 months. Rixton and Woolston has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 461 crimes. Rixton and Woolston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield Central vs Rixton and Woolston?

      Macclesfield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rixton and Woolston shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Macclesfield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Rixton and Woolston, it is Violent Crime (171 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Macclesfield Central recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rixton and Woolston recorded 42. 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 Rixton and Woolston?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield Central totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 171 in Rixton and Woolston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield Central and Rixton and Woolston 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%). Rixton and Woolston recorded 448 crimes previously (now 461, +2.9%).

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

      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 Rixton and Woolston has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield Central and Rixton and Woolston?

      Macclesfield Central falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Rixton and Woolston 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 Rixton and Woolston?

      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 Rixton and Woolston on a crime map?

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

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