Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M25 · Bury
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SK9 · Cheshire East
94
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bury has less crime — 3 vs 94 incidents in April 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Bury in April 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 3, a 31.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Macclesfield has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 3 vs 94 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Macclesfield had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Bury recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 94).