Crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy: statistics, rates and trends
571 crimes were recorded in Macclesfield West and Ivy in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy at a glance
- Crime trends in Macclesfield West and Ivy
- Types of crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy
- Macclesfield West and Ivy compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy
- What happened after crimes were reported in Macclesfield West and Ivy
- Population and deprivation in Macclesfield West and Ivy
- Questions about crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy
- About this data
571 crimes were recorded in Macclesfield West and Ivy in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 323 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Macclesfield West and Ivy has the 2,302nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Macclesfield West and Ivy | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 571 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.2 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,371 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy was highest in the year to July 2021 (763 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (548). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 571 | 68.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 548 | 65.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 610 | 72.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 559 | 66.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 598 | 71.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 763 | 91.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 745 | 89.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 728 | 87.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 711 | 84.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Macclesfield West and Ivy 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+32%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-37%) and shoplifting (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 38.6 | 1.13 | +9% |
| Public order | 47 | 5.6 | 0.85 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.4 | 0.79 | +32% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +33% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.7 | 1.30 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.7 | 0.33 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 2.6 | 0.17 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +21% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +45% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 56.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 7 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Macclesfield West and Ivy
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Macclesfield West and Ivy, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Macclesfield West and Ivy.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Macclesfield West and Ivy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Cross and Upton | 608 | 64.7 | -5% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,450 | 184.2 | +170% |
| Macclesfield South | 763 | 77.4 | +14% |
| Macclesfield Tytherington | 263 | 28.5 | -58% |
| Macclesfield East | 515 | 87.4 | +28% |
| Macclesfield Hurdsfield | 574 | 125.5 | +84% |
| Gawsworth | 186 | 32.6 | -52% |
| Prestbury | 107 | 31.2 | -54% |
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 West and Ivy over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pembroke Road | 36 |
| On or near Warwick Close | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Portland Walk | 24 |
| On or near Vicarage Way | 23 |
| On or near Lumley Road | 18 |
| On or near Dawson Close | 17 |
| On or near Dawson Road | 16 |
| On or near Earlsway | 14 |
| On or near Princes Way | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Macclesfield West and Ivy 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 273 | 47.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 5.1% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Macclesfield West and Ivy has an estimated population of 8,371. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Macclesfield West and Ivy sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Macclesfield West and Ivy |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% |
| Social rented homes | 23.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Macclesfield West and Ivy a safe place to live?
Macclesfield West and Ivy recorded 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (47).
Is crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Macclesfield West and Ivy was up 4% on the year before: 571 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Macclesfield West and Ivy?
Macclesfield West and Ivy is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West and Ivy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.