Crime Rate in Macclesfield Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Macclesfield Central

The total recorded crimes in Macclesfield Central, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Macclesfield Central crime rate of 2.58 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Macclesfield Central, encompassing approximately 33,339 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Macclesfield Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 5
  • Churchside with total crimes: 5

How safe is Macclesfield Central?

To understand the safety of Macclesfield Central, we need to analyze Macclesfield Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Macclesfield Central reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 1,441 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Macclesfield Central witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Macclesfield Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 1,438 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Macclesfield Central witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Macclesfield Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Macclesfield Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Macclesfield Central has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 7th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Macclesfield Central crimes were 1,441. The crime rate of Macclesfield Central in 2024 was 43.22 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Macclesfield Central were around 1,438 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.13 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)
Crewe East203 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh102 51,544 31,465 3
Congleton West133 3446 23146 37
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West85 81,094 61,138 6
Congleton East98 6301 3394 43
Handforth57 11883 7926 7
Knutsford57 12761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West49 16864 8818 9
Macclesfield South46 19784 9701 10
Alsager69 9260 36188 34
Middlewich69 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley54 13735 11687 11
Wrenbury45 21339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley49 17707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy41 27673 13531 16
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
Willaston and Rope51 14339 29280 31
Broken Cross and Upton44 24559 16596 15
Haslington47 18587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 29518 17527 17
Wistaston45 22508 18448 18
Crewe North32 33484 20443 19
Macclesfield East38 28503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green33 32294 34441 20
Sandbach Heath and East45 20154 4174 46
Audlem26 36458 21302 28
Leighton43 25448 22296 29
Macclesfield Tytherington25 38427 24364 23
Dane Valley45 2380 4857 48
Poynton West and Adlington28 35310 31364 24
Bollington30 34307 32357 25
Shavington24 39365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas37 30364 26325 26
Sandbach Elworth42 26149 4258 47
Alderley Edge22 40342 27287 30
Odd Rode34 3183 4743 49
Disley18 42179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 37285 35230 33
Bunbury17 43202 37177 35
Wilmslow Dean Row9 48161 40176 36
Gawsworth8 49197 38140 38
Sutton9 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury6 50139 44118 41
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
Mobberley4 5174 5095 42
Prestbury11 46107 4693 44
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock16 4459 5131 51
Wilmslow East3 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town14 4553 5230 52

Macclesfield Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 202411
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
August 202417
July 202415
June 202426
May 202421
April 202416

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202530
January 202531
December 202456
November 202425
October 202424
September 202433
August 202444
July 202436
June 202484
May 202451
April 202432

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 202413
September 20248
August 202412
July 202420
June 202462
May 202418
April 202412

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202421
October 202420
September 202425
August 202421
July 202426
June 202452
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Macclesfield Central in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Macclesfield Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Public order1
2. Duke Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Churchside (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Pickford Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Gas Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cumberland Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Charlotte Street West (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
9. Rodney Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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