Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK11 · Cheshire East
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OL13 · Lancashire
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 89 vs 103 incidents in February 2026.
Macclesfield saw somewhat more crime than Rawtenstall in February 2026 (103 vs 89 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10) and Public order (8), while Rawtenstall has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (10). 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, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 89 vs 103 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 103).