Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK11 · Cheshire East
105
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
M5 · Salford
3
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Salford has less crime — 3 vs 105 incidents in March 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Salford in March 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 3, a 35.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Public order (8), while Salford has more Robbery (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Salford recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 3 vs 105 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Salford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Salford had more Robbery and Other crime. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 105).