Crime in Sandbach Elworth: statistics, rates and trends
442 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Elworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sandbach Elworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandbach Elworth
- Types of crime in Sandbach Elworth
- Sandbach Elworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandbach Elworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandbach Elworth
- Population and deprivation in Sandbach Elworth
- Questions about crime in Sandbach Elworth
- About this data
442 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Elworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 218 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandbach Elworth has the 2,727th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandbach Elworth | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 442 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.2 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,721 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandbach Elworth was highest in the year to July 2020 (476 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (64). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 442 | 57.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 465 | 60.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 456 | 59.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 64 | 8.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 124 | 16.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 376 | 48.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 476 | 61.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 428 | 55.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 423 | 54.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandbach Elworth 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 other theft (+23%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-66%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 28.2 | 0.82 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 7.8 | 0.51 | +22% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 3.8 | 0.45 | -41% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +23% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -11% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +275% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -66% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.21 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandbach Elworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandbach Elworth recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 49.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandbach Elworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandbach Elworth recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandbach Elworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandbach Elworth recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandbach Elworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandbach Elworth recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandbach Elworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandbach Elworth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandbach Elworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandbach Elworth recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandbach Elworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandbach Elworth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandbach Elworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandbach Elworth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandbach Elworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandbach Elworth recorded 9 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 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandbach Elworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandbach Elworth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sandbach Elworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sandbach Elworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandbach Elworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandbach Elworth recorded 2 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandbach Elworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandbach Elworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandbach Elworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandbach Elworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandbach Elworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandbach Elworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandbach Elworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 139 | 32.5 | -43% |
| Sandbach Town | 239 | 44.5 | -22% |
| Sandbach Heath and East | 475 | 79.2 | +38% |
| Brereton Rural | 367 | 44.1 | -23% |
| Haslington | 412 | 42.7 | -25% |
| Crewe East | 2,582 | 145.9 | +155% |
| Middlewich | 1,117 | 76.4 | +34% |
| Leighton | 541 | 77.6 | +36% |
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 Sandbach Elworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Middlewich Road | 29 |
| On or near Lodge Road | 25 |
| On or near London Road | 20 |
| On or near Sunnymill Drive | 18 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 17 |
| On or near Hill Street | 15 |
| On or near Etherow Close | 11 |
| On or near Richard Ashley Place | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandbach Elworth 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 | 161 | 36.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 6.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Sandbach Elworth has an estimated population of 7,721. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandbach Elworth sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandbach Elworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Sandbach Elworth a safe place to live?
Sandbach Elworth recorded 57.2 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 Sandbach Elworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Sandbach Elworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandbach Elworth was down 5% on the year before: 442 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 465 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandbach Elworth?
Sandbach Elworth 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 Sandbach Elworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.