Macclesfield Hurdsfield vs Norton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Macclesfield Hurdsfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Norton North Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield vs Norton North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      767 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.1% trend
      39.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Norton North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      564 crimes / 12m
      ↑93.2% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      B Norton North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      767
      564
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      482
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑59.1%
      ↑93.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.5%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      B Norton North
      Violent Crime
      311 ↑52%
      319 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑54%
      47 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑3%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓24%
      18 ↑64%
      Burglary
      12 ↓20%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑47%
      39 ↑179%
      Drugs
      32 ↑39%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      85 ↑124%
      53 ↑253%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↑145%
      5
      Theft from Person
      3
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑175%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑40%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Macclesfield Hurdsfield safer than Norton North?

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 767 crimes in the last 12 months. Norton North has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 564 crimes. Norton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield Hurdsfield vs Norton North?

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norton North shows +93.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Macclesfield Hurdsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (311 incidents). In Norton North, it is Violent Crime (319 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norton North recorded 47. 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 Hurdsfield vs Norton North?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield totalled 311 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 319 in Norton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 482 crimes (now 767, a change of +59.1%). Norton North recorded 292 crimes previously (now 564, +93.2%).

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

      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 Hurdsfield has a resolution rate of 39.5% and Norton North has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield Hurdsfield and Norton North?

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Norton North 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 Hurdsfield and Norton North?

      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 Hurdsfield or Norton North on a crime map?

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

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