Crime in Macclesfield East: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in Macclesfield East in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Macclesfield East at a glance
- Crime trends in Macclesfield East
- Types of crime in Macclesfield East
- Macclesfield East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Macclesfield East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Macclesfield East
- Demographics of Macclesfield East
- Questions about crime in Macclesfield East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (245), anti-social behaviour (61) and public order (58) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Macclesfield East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 507 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.0 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,894 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Macclesfield East peaked in the year to August 2020 (686 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (458). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 507 | 86.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 517 | 87.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 458 | 77.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 464 | 78.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 518 | 87.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 573 | 97.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 686 | 116.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 657 | 111.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 590 | 100.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Macclesfield East recorded notably more drugs (61% above the national rate) and public order (48% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (39% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 31 and other theft fell from 29 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 41.6 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 58 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Drugs | 31 | 5.3 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Macclesfield East; the highest is Macclesfield Central (186.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Macclesfield Tytherington (29.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Macclesfield East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 567 | 123.9 | +44% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,470 | 186.7 | +117% |
| Sutton | 179 | 36.4 | -58% |
| Macclesfield South | 761 | 77.2 | -10% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -66% |
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 556 | 66.4 | -23% |
| Broken Cross and Upton | 620 | 66.0 | -23% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Macclesfield East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glegg Street” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glegg Street | 33 |
| On or near Park Street | 27 |
| On or near Knight Street | 25 |
| On or near Grapes Street | 23 |
| On or near Gosling Street | 21 |
| On or near Lord Street | 20 |
| On or near Broken Banks | 17 |
| On or near Cuckstoolpit Hill | 17 |
| On or near Waller Street | 17 |
| On or near Maydews Passage | 14 |
Of the 446 crimes in Macclesfield East with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 46.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 7.0% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Macclesfield East has an estimated population of 5,894 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%) and fewer children (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Macclesfield East average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Macclesfield East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Macclesfield East a safe place to live?
Macclesfield East recorded 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Macclesfield East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Macclesfield East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Macclesfield East was down 2% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 517 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Macclesfield East?
About 5,894 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Macclesfield East?
Macclesfield East is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.