King Sterndale vs Macclesfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

King Sterndale

SK17 · Derbyshire

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting2
  • Burglary1

Macclesfield

SK11 · Cheshire East

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Public order11
  • Anti-social behaviour8

King Sterndale has less crime — 19 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than King Sterndale in April 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 19, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: King Sterndale sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Burglary (1), while Macclesfield has more Public order (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is King Sterndale or Macclesfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, King Sterndale recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 19 vs 92 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. King Sterndale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between King Sterndale and Macclesfield?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, King Sterndale saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Macclesfield had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, King Sterndale recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 92).

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