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Crime in Macclesfield

Macclesfield had 1,344 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 110.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 46 Cheshire East areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 144% above the middle Cheshire East area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

SK10, Cheshire East · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Macclesfield

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110.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 46Cheshire East rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common516 in 3 months

Month by month

411 Mar 347 Apr 426 May 428 Jun 479 Jul 437 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Macclesfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence51638%
shoplifting19214%
anti-social behaviour15411%
public order14411%
theft725%
criminal damage655%
vehicle crime625%
drugs353%

Macclesfield against Cheshire East

TypeMacclesfield per 1,000Middle Cheshire East areaChange
Violence42.519▲ 4%
Burglary2.41.8▲ 32%
Vehicle crime5.10.9▲ 5%
Anti-social behaviour12.75.2▲ 41%
Theft and robbery83.5▲ 70%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Macclesfield110.7▲ 14%
Bollington47.5▲ 8%
Prestbury46.6▼ 16%
Sutton Lane Ends43▲ 14%
Henbury26.6▲ 100%
Langley12–
Gawsworth5.1–
See every Cheshire East area ranked on the crime in Cheshire East page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Macclesfield a safe area?

Macclesfield had about 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 46 Cheshire East areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Macclesfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (516), followed by shoplifting (192) and anti-social behaviour (154).