Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK11 · Cheshire East
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SK9 · Cheshire East
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Macclesfield has less crime — 60 vs 103 incidents in February 2026.
Macclesfield recorded notably higher crime than Macclesfield in February 2026 — 103 vs 60 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10) and Public order (8), while Macclesfield has more Drugs (5) and Other theft (5). 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, Macclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 60 vs 103 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Macclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Macclesfield had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Macclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 103).