Crime Rate in Macclesfield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Macclesfield East

The total recorded crimes in Macclesfield East, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Macclesfield East crime rate of 3.25 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 East, encompassing approximately 11,698 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Macclesfield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grapes Street with total crimes: 6
  • Knight Street with total crimes: 6
  • Lowe Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Macclesfield East?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Macclesfield East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 503 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Macclesfield East witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Macclesfield East had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 379 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Macclesfield East witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Macclesfield East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Macclesfield East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Macclesfield East has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 28th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Macclesfield East crimes were 503. The crime rate of Macclesfield East in 2024 was 43.00 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Macclesfield East were around 379 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.40 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 22 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
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202513
January 20257
December 202421
November 202415
October 20244
September 202411
August 202430
July 202423
June 202422
May 202419
April 202429

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
July 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Macclesfield East in March 2025

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

1. Grapes Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Knight Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Lowe Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
4. Waller Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Allen Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Glegg Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Cuckstoolpit Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Green Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Union Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bank Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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