Crime in Macclesfield South: statistics, rates and trends
761 crimes were recorded in Macclesfield South in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Macclesfield South at a glance
- Crime trends in Macclesfield South
- Types of crime in Macclesfield South
- Macclesfield South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Macclesfield South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Macclesfield South
- Demographics of Macclesfield South
- Questions about crime in Macclesfield South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (384), shoplifting (79) and public order (65) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,942nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Macclesfield South | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 761 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.2 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,855 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Macclesfield South peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,066 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (718). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 761 | 77.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 718 | 72.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 762 | 77.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 828 | 84.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 900 | 91.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,066 | 108.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 960 | 97.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,003 | 101.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,065 | 108.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and other theft (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 39 and shoplifting rose from 68 to 79, while other theft fell from 47 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 39.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Public order | 65 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Macclesfield South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield Central | 1,470 | 186.7 | +142% |
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 556 | 66.4 | -14% |
| Macclesfield East | 507 | 86.0 | +11% |
| Broken Cross and Upton | 620 | 66.0 | -15% |
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 567 | 123.9 | +60% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 273 | 29.6 | -62% |
| Sutton | 179 | 36.4 | -53% |
| Gawsworth | 187 | 32.8 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Macclesfield South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Mayfield Avenue | 34 |
| On or near London Road | 29 |
| On or near Roseway | 26 |
| On or near Square Street | 22 |
| On or near Ullswater | 22 |
| On or near Cross Street | 21 |
| On or near Flying Fields Drive | 20 |
| On or near Lilford Square | 20 |
| On or near Robin Hood Avenue | 20 |
Of the 713 crimes in Macclesfield South with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 285 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 84 | 11.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Macclesfield South has an estimated population of 9,855 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Macclesfield South average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Macclesfield South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Macclesfield South a safe place to live?
Macclesfield South recorded 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,942nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Macclesfield South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (79).
Is crime in Macclesfield South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Macclesfield South was up 6% on the year before: 761 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 718 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Macclesfield South?
About 9,855 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Macclesfield South?
Macclesfield South 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.