Macclesfield South vs Shakerley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Macclesfield South Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Shakerley Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield South vs Shakerley Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      999 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.7% trend
      40.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Shakerley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      214 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield South
      B Shakerley
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      999
      214
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      705
      236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑41.7%
      ↓9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield South
      B Shakerley
      Violent Crime
      497 ↑44%
      122 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓19%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓40%
      16 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓25%
      6 ↑500%
      Burglary
      30 ↑30%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓8%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      28 ↑155%
      9 ↑0%
      Public Order
      94 ↑49%
      20 ↓5%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      145 ↑339%
      3 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑35%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shakerley is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Macclesfield South safer than Shakerley?

      Macclesfield South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 999 crimes in the last 12 months. Shakerley has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 214 crimes. Shakerley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield South vs Shakerley?

      Macclesfield South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shakerley shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Macclesfield South and Shakerley?

      In Macclesfield South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (497 incidents). In Shakerley, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Macclesfield South and Shakerley?

      Macclesfield South recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shakerley recorded 11. 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 Shakerley?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield South totalled 497 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Shakerley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield South and Shakerley 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%). Shakerley recorded 236 crimes previously (now 214, -9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Macclesfield South and Shakerley?

      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 Shakerley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield South and Shakerley?

      Macclesfield South falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Shakerley 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 Shakerley?

      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 Shakerley on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.