Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK9 · Cheshire East
94
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OL13 · Lancashire
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Macclesfield has less crime — 94 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.
Rawtenstall recorded notably higher crime than Macclesfield in April 2026 — 170 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Macclesfield sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Rawtenstall has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Macclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 94 vs 170 incidents. That is 45% 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 Rawtenstall had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Macclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 170).