Crime Rate in Macclesfield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Macclesfield East

The total recorded crimes in Macclesfield East, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Macclesfield East crime rate of 4.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Macclesfield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Andrew Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Cuckstoolpit Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Knight Street with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 May 2025 the Macclesfield East has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.19 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Macclesfield East)CrimesRank (Macclesfield East)CrimesRank (Macclesfield East)
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
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202517
March 202521
February 202513
January 20257
December 202421
November 202415
October 20244
September 202411
August 202430
July 202423
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
July 20246
May 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Macclesfield East in May 2025

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

1. Andrew Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Cuckstoolpit Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Knight Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Waller Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Grapes Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glegg Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hope Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Longden Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bradley Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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