Macclesfield vs Urmston — 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

Urmston

M17 · Trafford

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

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

What the data shows

Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than Urmston 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 Urmston 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 Urmston safer?

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

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

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

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