Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK11 · Cheshire East
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OL14 · Calderdale
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Macclesfield has less crime — 92 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.
Macclesfield and Todmorden recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 92 and 93 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Todmorden has more Shoplifting (14). 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, Macclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Todmorden — 92 vs 93 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Macclesfield 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 while Todmorden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Macclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 93).