Macclesfield vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Macclesfield

SK9 · Cheshire East

94

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order11

Oldham

M35 · Oldham

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 94 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Oldham in April 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 1, a 94.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (38) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Oldham has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macclesfield or Oldham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 1 vs 94 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Oldham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Macclesfield and Oldham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Macclesfield saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Oldham had more Other crime. Overall, Oldham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 94).

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