Crime in Odd Rode: statistics, rates and trends
410 crimes were recorded in Odd Rode in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Odd Rode at a glance
- Crime trends in Odd Rode
- Types of crime in Odd Rode
- Odd Rode compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Odd Rode
- What happened after crimes were reported in Odd Rode
- Population and deprivation in Odd Rode
- Questions about crime in Odd Rode
- About this data
410 crimes were recorded in Odd Rode in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Odd Rode has the 3,121st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Odd Rode | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 410 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.6 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,616 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Odd Rode was highest in the year to July 2021 (497 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (54). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 410 | 47.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 343 | 39.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 304 | 35.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 54 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 164 | 19.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 497 | 57.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 404 | 46.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 374 | 43.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 453 | 52.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Odd Rode over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+75%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 21.0 | 0.61 | +19% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.9 | 0.89 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 5.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.1 | 0.60 | +75% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.9 | 0.62 | +79% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +300% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -35% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -38% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Odd Rode
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Odd Rode recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Odd Rode
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Odd Rode recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Odd Rode
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Odd Rode recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Odd Rode
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Odd Rode recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Odd Rode
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Odd Rode recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Odd Rode
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Odd Rode recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Odd Rode
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Odd Rode recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Odd Rode
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Odd Rode recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Odd Rode
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Odd Rode recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Odd Rode
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Odd Rode recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Odd Rode
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Odd Rode recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Odd Rode
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Odd Rode recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Odd Rode
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Odd Rode recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Odd Rode, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Odd Rode.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Odd Rode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager | 851 | 57.7 | +21% |
| Brereton Rural | 367 | 44.1 | -7% |
| Congleton West | 1,311 | 79.4 | +67% |
| Sandbach Heath and East | 475 | 79.2 | +67% |
| Congleton East | 928 | 66.7 | +40% |
| Sandbach Town | 239 | 44.5 | -6% |
| Haslington | 412 | 42.7 | -10% |
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 139 | 32.5 | -32% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Odd Rode over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Linley Lane | 24 |
| On or near Millmead | 16 |
| On or near Foundry Lane | 14 |
| On or near Brook Lane | 13 |
| On or near School Lane | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Congleton Road South | 10 |
| On or near Peel Drive | 10 |
| On or near Central Street | 9 |
| On or near Gray'S Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Odd Rode over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 156 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Odd Rode has an estimated population of 8,616. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Odd Rode sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Odd Rode |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Odd Rode a safe place to live?
Odd Rode recorded 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Odd Rode?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (51).
Is crime in Odd Rode going up or down?
Recorded crime in Odd Rode was up 20% on the year before: 410 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 343 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Odd Rode?
Odd Rode is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Odd Rode. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.