Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK17 · Derbyshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SK10 · Cheshire East
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
King Sterndale has less crime — 24 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than King Sterndale in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 24, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: King Sterndale sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Other theft (2), while Macclesfield has more Public order (8) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, King Sterndale recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 24 vs 62 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. King Sterndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, King Sterndale saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Macclesfield had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, King Sterndale recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 62).