Macclesfield vs Salford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Macclesfield

SK10 · Cheshire East

92

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Public order12
  • Shoplifting9

Salford

M3 · Salford

11

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Other theft3
  • Theft from person1

Salford has less crime — 11 vs 92 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Salford 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 Salford has more Other theft (3) and Theft from person (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macclesfield or Salford safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Salford recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 11 vs 92 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Salford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Salford had more Other theft and Theft from person. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 92).

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