Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK10 · Cheshire East
92
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
M2 · Greater Manchester
11
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 11 vs 92 incidents in March 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in March 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 11, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Public order (12) and Shoplifting (9), while Manchester has more Other theft (3) and Theft from person (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 11 vs 92 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Manchester had more Other theft and Theft from person. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 92).