Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK11 · Cheshire East
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M13 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 103 incidents in February 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 103 incidents compared to 4, a 25.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10) and Public order (8), while Manchester has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 4 vs 103 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Manchester 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 Manchester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 103).