Macclesfield Central vs Adswood and Bridgehall

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Macclesfield Central Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Adswood and Bridgehall Greater Manchester Police

      Macclesfield Central vs Adswood and Bridgehall 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
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Adswood and Bridgehall
      Greater Manchester Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Adswood and Bridgehall
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,790
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,523
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.5%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield Central
      B Adswood and Bridgehall
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑26%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑3%
      0
      Other Theft
      87 ↑18%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓49%
      0
      Burglary
      37 ↑19%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↑28%
      0
      Drugs
      104 ↑41%
      0
      Public Order
      222 ↑30%
      0
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      0
      Shoplifting
      268 ↑6%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓64%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓36%
      0
      Other Crime
      35 ↑13%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Adswood and Bridgehall is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Macclesfield Central safer than Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Macclesfield Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,790 crimes in the last 12 months. Adswood and Bridgehall has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 4 crimes. Adswood and Bridgehall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield Central vs Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Macclesfield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Adswood and Bridgehall shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Macclesfield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Adswood and Bridgehall, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Macclesfield Central recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Adswood and Bridgehall recorded 0. 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 Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield Central totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Adswood and Bridgehall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield Central and Adswood and Bridgehall 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%). Adswood and Bridgehall recorded 0 crimes previously (now 4, 0%).

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

      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 Adswood and Bridgehall has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield Central and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Macclesfield Central falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Adswood and Bridgehall is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Macclesfield Central and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      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 Adswood and Bridgehall on a crime map?

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

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