Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK13 · Derbyshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SK10 · Cheshire East
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Macclesfield has less crime — 62 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Glossop recorded notably higher crime than Macclesfield in February 2026 — 154 vs 62 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glossop sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Macclesfield has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Macclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Glossop — 62 vs 154 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Macclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Glossop saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Macclesfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Macclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 154).