Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK9 · Cheshire East
76
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
M4 · Greater Manchester
8
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 8 vs 76 incidents in March 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in March 2026 — 76 incidents compared to 8, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Manchester has more Other theft (3) and Theft from person (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 8 vs 76 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Manchester had more Other theft and Theft from person. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 76).