Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK17 · Derbyshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SK11 · Cheshire East
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
King Sterndale has less crime — 24 vs 103 incidents in February 2026.
Macclesfield recorded substantially more crime than King Sterndale in February 2026 — 103 incidents compared to 24, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: King Sterndale sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Other theft (2), while Macclesfield has more Criminal damage & arson (10) and Public order (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, King Sterndale recorded fewer crimes than Macclesfield — 24 vs 103 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. King Sterndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, King Sterndale saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Macclesfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, King Sterndale recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 103).