Macclesfield West and Ivy vs Winnington and Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Macclesfield West and Ivy Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Winnington and Castle Cheshire Constabulary

      Macclesfield West and Ivy vs Winnington and Castle Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Macclesfield West and Ivy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      663 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Winnington and Castle
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,668 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Macclesfield West and Ivy
      B Winnington and Castle
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      663
      1,668
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      567
      1,603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.9%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Macclesfield West and Ivy
      B Winnington and Castle
      Violent Crime
      364 ↑12%
      667 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓11%
      214 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑33%
      74 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑60%
      34 ↑48%
      Burglary
      17 ↑6%
      47 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑83%
      92 ↓15%
      Drugs
      13 ↓24%
      57 ↑19%
      Public Order
      60 ↑40%
      205 ↑2%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      16 ↑78%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓9%
      197 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      12 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      20 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑69%
      27 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Macclesfield West and Ivy is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 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 Winnington and Castle?

      Macclesfield West and Ivy has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 663 crimes in the last 12 months. Winnington and Castle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,668 crimes. Macclesfield West and Ivy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Macclesfield West and Ivy vs Winnington and Castle?

      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. Winnington and Castle shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Macclesfield West and Ivy and Winnington and Castle?

      In Macclesfield West and Ivy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (364 incidents). In Winnington and Castle, it is Violent Crime (667 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Macclesfield West and Ivy and Winnington and Castle?

      Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winnington and Castle recorded 214. 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 Winnington and Castle?

      Violent crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy totalled 364 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 667 in Winnington and Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Macclesfield West and Ivy and Winnington and Castle 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%). Winnington and Castle recorded 1,603 crimes previously (now 1,668, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Macclesfield West and Ivy and Winnington and Castle?

      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 Winnington and Castle has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Macclesfield West and Ivy and Winnington and Castle?

      Macclesfield West and Ivy falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Winnington and Castle 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 Winnington and Castle?

      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 Winnington and Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Macclesfield West and Ivy and Winnington and Castle. 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.