Crime Rate in Macclesfield West and Ivy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy

The total recorded crimes in Macclesfield West and Ivy, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Macclesfield West and Ivy crime rate of 3.34 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 West and Ivy, encompassing approximately 17,073 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Macclesfield West and Ivy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dawson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Pembroke Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Macclesfield West and Ivy?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Macclesfield West and Ivy reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 673 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Macclesfield West and Ivy witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Macclesfield West and Ivy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 531 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Macclesfield West and Ivy witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Macclesfield West and Ivy Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Macclesfield West and Ivy has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 14th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Macclesfield West and Ivy crimes were 673. The crime rate of Macclesfield West and Ivy in 2024 was 39.42 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Macclesfield West and Ivy were around 531 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.10 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Macclesfield West and Ivy)CrimesRank (Macclesfield West and Ivy)CrimesRank (Macclesfield West and Ivy)
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
Macclesfield South63 11784 9701 10
Middlewich70 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
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 West and Ivy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202531
March 202525
February 202523
January 202517
December 202420
November 202413
October 202417
September 202441
August 202423
July 202427
June 202480
May 202439

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
May 20248

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Macclesfield West and Ivy in May 2025

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

1. Dawson Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
3. Pembroke Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Dawson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sandown Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Kenilworth Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Haldene Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lumley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wilwick Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Colville Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1

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