Glossop vs Macclesfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Glossop

SK13 · Derbyshire

134

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Public order13

Macclesfield

SK9 · Cheshire East

94

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order11

Macclesfield has less crime — 94 vs 134 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Glossop saw somewhat more crime than Macclesfield in April 2026 (134 vs 94 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glossop or Macclesfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Macclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Glossop — 94 vs 134 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Macclesfield is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Glossop and Macclesfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Glossop recorded 49 incidents of this type vs 38 in Macclesfield. Overall, Macclesfield had fewer total crimes (94 vs 134).

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