Macclesfield South vs Bramhall South and Woodford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Macclesfield South Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Bramhall South and Woodford Greater Manchester Police

      Macclesfield South vs Bramhall South and Woodford Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,232 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.6% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Bramhall South and Woodford
      Greater Manchester Police
      18 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield South
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,232
      18
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      690
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑78.6%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield South
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Violent Crime
      567 ↑66%
      7 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑9%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓37%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↑74%
      1
      Burglary
      35 ↑75%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑15%
      1 ↑0%
      Drugs
      40 ↑233%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      107 ↑78%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      10 ↑233%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      212 ↑506%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑800%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑325%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑56%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bramhall South and Woodford is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 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 Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Macclesfield South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,232 crimes in the last 12 months. Bramhall South and Woodford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 18 crimes. Bramhall South and Woodford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield South vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Macclesfield South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +78.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bramhall South and Woodford shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Macclesfield South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 incidents). In Bramhall South and Woodford, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Macclesfield South recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 1. 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 Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield South totalled 567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Bramhall South and Woodford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield South and Bramhall South and Woodford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Macclesfield South recorded 690 crimes (now 1,232, a change of +78.6%). Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 27 crimes previously (now 18, -33.3%).

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

      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 33.9% and Bramhall South and Woodford has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield South and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Macclesfield South falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Bramhall South and Woodford is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Macclesfield South and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      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 Bramhall South and Woodford on a crime map?

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

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