New data shows that crime reports in Macclesfield Central have dropped, with 106 offences recorded in February 2026 compared to 127 in the previous month. This reduction of 16.5 per cent marks a positive shift for the area, although violence and sexual offences remain the most commonly reported crime type, accounting for 41 incidents during the same period.
The latest figures from Cheshire Constabulary arrive as the force implements a revised neighbourhood policing model, which came into effect on 1 April 2026. This change replaces 30 police community support officers with 30 additional police constables, bringing the total number of neighbourhood policing positions across the county to 326.
Under the new structure, every local beat area now has a named, contactable police constable. These officers are required to hold at least one public drop-in session every month and must visit all primary and secondary schools in their assigned area once every half-term.
The restructuring comes as the police force works to achieve £13 million in savings over a four-year period. While local leaders have raised concerns regarding the overall reduction in officer numbers, the force maintains that the new model will provide a more visible presence in the community. Cheshire continues to hold its position as the safest area in the North West, a status it has maintained for three consecutive years.
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