Macclesfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Macclesfield’s November 2025 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 12.3% below the UK average, reflecting a generally lower incidence of crime compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 53,403, the 341 reported crimes equate to a manageable burden for local law enforcement, though the distribution of crime types reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 56% of all incidents, a rate 40% higher than the UK average. This disparity may be influenced by local factors such as the town’s proximity to Manchester and the presence of educational institutions that contribute to social interactions during peak hours. Public order offences also exceeded the UK average by 49%, likely tied to the heightened activity during November events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. Shoplifting, however, remained 5% below the national average, indicating that retail-focused crime may be less prevalent in Macclesfield compared to other urban centres. Seasonal factors, including shorter evenings and reduced outdoor activity, may have contributed to the overall lower crime rate, though the rise in violent incidents highlights a need for continued monitoring. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and sharp decline in criminal damage suggest that property crime is not a dominant concern, contrasting with the higher rates of violent and public order offences. This profile aligns with Macclesfield’s character as a semi-rural town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may temper certain types of crime while amplifying others during specific times of the year.

November saw a 15.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 165 to 191 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 40% higher rate than the UK average for this category, underscores a concerning trend in violent crime. Meanwhile, robbery incidents doubled from 2 to 4, a 100% increase that may reflect heightened activity during late-night hours linked to Bonfire Night events. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage both fell sharply, with burglary dropping 53.3% and criminal damage declining 53.8%. These decreases could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity and tighter community vigilance during darker evenings. Shoplifting rates remained 5% below the UK average, suggesting that retail-focused crime may be less prevalent in Macclesfield compared to other areas.

Macclesfield's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.0. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in recent months, though November’s figure remains 12.3% below the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 11 incidents, translating to a local context where roughly one crime occurred for every 157 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population, this suggests a relatively low frequency of crime compared to national benchmarks. The reduction in burglary (down 53.3%) and criminal damage (down 53.8%) may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in public spaces during November. However, the sharp rise in robbery (up 100%) contrasts with these declines, highlighting a shift in crime patterns that warrants closer examination within the local community.