Total Crime Rate
16.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stratford Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Macclesfield Central , and the 217th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stratford Way (SK11 8XT) in the last 12 months was 16.0 per 1,000 residents and was 89.4% lower than the Macclesfield Central average (150.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stratford Way (SK11 8XT), the main crime hotspot is near Mayfield Avenue. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Macclesfield Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Mayfield Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Western Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parkgate Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parkgate Road | Under investigation |
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