Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK13 · Derbyshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SK9 · Cheshire East
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Macclesfield has less crime — 60 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Glossop recorded substantially more crime than Macclesfield in February 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 60, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glossop sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17) and Public order (17), while Macclesfield has more Drugs (5) and Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Macclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Glossop — 60 vs 154 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Macclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Glossop saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Macclesfield had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Macclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 154).