Macclesfield Hurdsfield vs Winsford Wharton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Macclesfield Hurdsfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Winsford Wharton Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield vs Winsford Wharton 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
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winsford Wharton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      784 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      B Winsford Wharton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      767
      784
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      482
      1,013
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑59.1%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.5%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield Hurdsfield
      B Winsford Wharton
      Violent Crime
      311 ↑52%
      387 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑54%
      100 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑3%
      37 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓24%
      24 ↑50%
      Burglary
      12 ↓20%
      14 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑47%
      56 ↓35%
      Drugs
      32 ↑39%
      25 ↑19%
      Public Order
      85 ↑124%
      82 ↓17%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↑145%
      25 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      3
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑175%
      5 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑40%
      24 ↓44%
      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 Winsford Wharton?

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 767 crimes in the last 12 months. Winsford Wharton has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 784 crimes. Winsford Wharton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield Hurdsfield vs Winsford Wharton?

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winsford Wharton shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Macclesfield Hurdsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (311 incidents). In Winsford Wharton, it is Violent Crime (387 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winsford Wharton recorded 100. 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 Winsford Wharton?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield totalled 311 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 387 in Winsford Wharton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield Hurdsfield and Winsford Wharton 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%). Winsford Wharton recorded 1,013 crimes previously (now 784, -22.6%).

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

      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 Winsford Wharton has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield Hurdsfield and Winsford Wharton?

      Macclesfield Hurdsfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Winsford Wharton 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 Winsford Wharton?

      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 Winsford Wharton on a crime map?

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

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