Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK11 · Cheshire East
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M15 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 4, a 23.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Manchester has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 4 vs 92 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Manchester had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 92).