Crime Rate in Macclesfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Macclesfield South

The total recorded crimes in Macclesfield South, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Macclesfield South crime rate of 3.77 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 South, encompassing approximately 16,704 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Macclesfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flying Fields Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Square Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Macclesfield South?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Macclesfield South reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 784 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Macclesfield South witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Macclesfield South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 701 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Macclesfield South witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Macclesfield South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Macclesfield South has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 11th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Macclesfield South crimes were 784. The crime rate of Macclesfield South in 2024 was 46.93 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Macclesfield South were around 701 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.96 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Macclesfield South)CrimesRank (Macclesfield South)CrimesRank (Macclesfield South)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh79 81,544 31,465 3
Congleton West134 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central88 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central124 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West98 51,094 61,138 6
Congleton East90 6301 3394 43
Handforth74 9883 7926 7
Knutsford56 15761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West59 12864 8818 9
Middlewich70 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy57 14673 13531 16
Alsager58 13260 36188 34
Chelford43 24607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton42 26559 16596 15
Haslington47 23587 15419 21
Wilmslow Lacey Green55 16294 34441 20
Macclesfield Hurdsfield53 18518 17527 17
Leighton54 17448 22296 29
Wistaston48 22508 18448 18
Crewe North36 29484 20443 19
Macclesfield East49 20503 19379 22
Audlem49 21458 21302 28
Macclesfield Tytherington31 33427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington36 30310 31364 24
Bollington25 38307 32357 25
Shavington38 27365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas15 43364 26325 26
Alderley Edge25 37342 27287 30
Sandbach Elworth36 28149 4258 47
Willaston and Rope24 39339 29280 31
Disley14 44179 39238 32
Dane Valley35 3280 4857 48
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 36285 35230 33
Sandbach Heath and East30 34154 4174 46
Bunbury19 41202 37177 35
Brereton Rural29 35122 4533 50
Wilmslow Dean Row8 50161 40176 36
Gawsworth18 42197 38140 38
Sutton12 45144 43130 39
Odd Rode23 4083 4743 49
Wybunbury11 48139 44118 41
Mobberley11 4674 5095 42
Prestbury7 51107 4693 44
Wilmslow East1 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock11 4759 5131 51
Sandbach Town9 4953 5230 52

Macclesfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 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 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202529
March 202525
February 202522
January 202517
December 202424
November 202418
October 202413
September 202428
August 202427
July 202433
June 202476
May 202431

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 202415

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
May 20241

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 202410
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Macclesfield South in May 2025

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

1. Flying Fields Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Square Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Moorhill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parkgate Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Moss Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lyme Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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