Macclesfield vs Stockport — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Macclesfield

SK10 · Cheshire East

78

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Shoplifting13
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Stockport

SK3 · Stockport

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Stockport has less crime — 1 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Stockport in April 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 1, a 78.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Macclesfield records significantly more (29 vs 1 incidents). 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 Stockport safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stockport recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 1 vs 78 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Stockport is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Macclesfield recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 1 in Stockport. Overall, Stockport had fewer total crimes (1 vs 78).

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