Macclesfield South vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Macclesfield South vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macclesfield South safer than Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
Macclesfield South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 999 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestbury and Alderley Edge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Prestbury and Alderley Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Macclesfield South vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
Macclesfield South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prestbury and Alderley Edge shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Macclesfield South and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
In Macclesfield South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (497 incidents). In Prestbury and Alderley Edge, it is Violent Crime (151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Macclesfield South and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
Macclesfield South recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 33. 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 South vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
Violent crime in Macclesfield South totalled 497 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 151 in Prestbury and Alderley Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield South and Prestbury and Alderley Edge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Macclesfield South recorded 705 crimes (now 999, a change of +41.7%). Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 426 crimes previously (now 392, -8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Macclesfield South and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
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 South has a resolution rate of 40.3% and Prestbury and Alderley Edge has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Macclesfield South and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
Macclesfield South falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Prestbury and Alderley Edge 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 South and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?
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 South or Prestbury and Alderley Edge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Macclesfield South and Prestbury and Alderley Edge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.