Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK13 · Derbyshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SK11 · Cheshire East
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Macclesfield has less crime — 103 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Glossop saw somewhat more crime than Macclesfield in February 2026 (154 vs 103 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glossop sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Macclesfield has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 — 103 vs 154 incidents. That is 33% 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 (103 vs 154).