Macclesfield South vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Macclesfield South Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield South vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,541 crimes / 12m
      ↑125.6% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Cheshire Constabulary
      244 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield South
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,541
      244
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      683
      453
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑125.6%
      ↓46.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield South
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Violent Crime
      657 ↑100%
      103 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↑91%
      23 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      61 ↑33%
      32 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↑191%
      6 ↓54%
      Burglary
      31 ↑15%
      18 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑55%
      19 ↓53%
      Drugs
      50 ↑257%
      9 ↓31%
      Public Order
      143 ↑113%
      16 ↓61%
      Robbery
      11 ↑267%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      278 ↑491%
      12 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑333%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑217%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑93%
      1 ↓91%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Macclesfield South safer than Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Macclesfield South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,541 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestbury and Alderley Edge has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 244 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 +125.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prestbury and Alderley Edge shows -46.1% (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 (657 incidents). In Prestbury and Alderley Edge, it is Violent Crime (103 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 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 23. 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 657 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 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 683 crimes (now 1,541, a change of +125.6%). Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 453 crimes previously (now 244, -46.1%).

      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 34.2% and Prestbury and Alderley Edge has 0%. 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.

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