Crime Rate in Macclesfield Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Macclesfield Central

The total recorded crimes in Macclesfield Central, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Macclesfield Central crime rate of 3.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Macclesfield Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 10
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 July 2025 the Macclesfield Central has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Macclesfield Central)CrimesRank (Macclesfield Central)CrimesRank (Macclesfield Central)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Macclesfield Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202538
May 202540
April 202541
March 202525
February 202530
January 202531
December 202456
November 202425
October 202424
September 202433
August 202444

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202514
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 202411
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 20259
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 202413
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 20258
April 202517
March 202517
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202421
October 202420
September 202425
August 202421

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Macclesfield Central in July 2025

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

1. Wellington Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Wood Street (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Duke Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Wardle Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Albert Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cumberland Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
9. Gas Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
10. Back Wallgate (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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