Crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Macclesfield Hurdsfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Macclesfield Hurdsfield
- Types of crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield
- Macclesfield Hurdsfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Macclesfield Hurdsfield
- Demographics of Macclesfield Hurdsfield
- Questions about crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (216), shoplifting (84) and anti-social behaviour (59) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 771st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Macclesfield Hurdsfield | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 567 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.9 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,575 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield peaked in the year to August 2022 (638 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (481). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 567 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 481 | 105.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 535 | 116.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 555 | 121.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 638 | 139.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 611 | 133.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 551 | 120.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 618 | 135.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 617 | 134.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
Compared with England and Wales, Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded notably more shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate), public order (74% above the national rate) and drugs (67% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 48 to 84 and anti-social behaviour rose from 37 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 47.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 18.4 | 8.5 | +75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Public order | 53 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 28 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Drugs | 25 | 5.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Macclesfield Hurdsfield; 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 Hurdsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield East | 507 | 86.0 | -31% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -76% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,470 | 186.7 | +51% |
| Sutton | 179 | 36.4 | -71% |
| Macclesfield South | 761 | 77.2 | -38% |
| Broken Cross and Upton | 620 | 66.0 | -47% |
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 556 | 66.4 | -46% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Macclesfield Hurdsfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Carisbrook Avenue” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Carisbrook Avenue | 69 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Withyfold Drive | 46 |
| On or near Whitecroft Court | 38 |
| On or near Adelaide Street | 27 |
| On or near Century Way | 19 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Banbury Close | 16 |
| On or near York Street | 14 |
| On or near Percyvale Street | 12 |
Of the 508 crimes in Macclesfield Hurdsfield with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 13.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Macclesfield Hurdsfield has an estimated population of 4,575 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Macclesfield Hurdsfield average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Macclesfield Hurdsfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Macclesfield Hurdsfield a safe place to live?
Macclesfield Hurdsfield recorded 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 771st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (84).
Is crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Macclesfield Hurdsfield was up 18% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 481 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Macclesfield Hurdsfield?
About 4,575 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Macclesfield Hurdsfield?
Macclesfield Hurdsfield 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.