Macclesfield West and Ivy vs Wilmslow West and Chorley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Macclesfield West and Ivy Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Wilmslow West and Chorley Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield West and Ivy vs Wilmslow West and Chorley Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      663 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield West and Ivy
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      663
      363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      567
      460
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.9%
      ↓21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield West and Ivy
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Violent Crime
      364 ↑12%
      154 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓11%
      43 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑33%
      24 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      17 ↑6%
      21 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑83%
      29 ↓9%
      Drugs
      13 ↓24%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      60 ↑40%
      47 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓9%
      14 ↓74%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑69%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Macclesfield West and Ivy safer than Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Macclesfield West and Ivy has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 663 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmslow West and Chorley has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 363 crimes. Wilmslow West and Chorley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield West and Ivy vs Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Macclesfield West and Ivy shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmslow West and Chorley shows -21.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Macclesfield West and Ivy and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      In Macclesfield West and Ivy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (364 incidents). In Wilmslow West and Chorley, it is Violent Crime (154 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Macclesfield West and Ivy and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 43. 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 West and Ivy vs Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy totalled 364 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 154 in Wilmslow West and Chorley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield West and Ivy and Wilmslow West and Chorley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 567 crimes (now 663, a change of +16.9%). Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 460 crimes previously (now 363, -21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Macclesfield West and Ivy and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      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 West and Ivy has a resolution rate of 29% and Wilmslow West and Chorley has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield West and Ivy and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Macclesfield West and Ivy falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 West and Ivy and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      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 West and Ivy or Wilmslow West and Chorley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Macclesfield West and Ivy and Wilmslow West and Chorley. 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.