Crime in Macclesfield South: statistics, rates and trends

763 crimes were recorded in Macclesfield South in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 388 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Macclesfield South has the 1,947th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Macclesfield South was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,070 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (704). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Macclesfield South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+43%) and shoplifting (+40%).

The largest falls were in other theft (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Macclesfield South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Macclesfield South recorded 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 50.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Macclesfield South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Macclesfield South recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Macclesfield South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Macclesfield South recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Macclesfield South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Macclesfield South recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Macclesfield South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Macclesfield South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Macclesfield South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Macclesfield South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Macclesfield South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Macclesfield South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Macclesfield South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Macclesfield South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Macclesfield South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Macclesfield South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Macclesfield South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Macclesfield South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Macclesfield South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Macclesfield South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Macclesfield South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Macclesfield South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Macclesfield South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Macclesfield South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Macclesfield South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Macclesfield South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Macclesfield South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Macclesfield South.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Macclesfield South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Macclesfield South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Macclesfield South has an estimated population of 9,855. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Macclesfield South sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Macclesfield South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.