Crime in Sandbach Elworth: statistics, rates and trends
428 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Elworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sandbach Elworth
- Questions about crime in Sandbach Elworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (205), anti-social behaviour (57) and public order (40) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,810th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sandbach Elworth | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 428 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,721 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sandbach Elworth peaked in the year to August 2020 (485 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (95). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 428 | 55.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 472 | 61.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 448 | 58.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 95 | 12.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 109 | 14.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 358 | 46.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 485 | 62.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 419 | 54.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 422 | 54.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (59% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 29, while shoplifting fell from 50 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 26.6 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sandbach Elworth; the highest is Crewe East (145.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock (32.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandbach Elworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 138 | 32.3 | -42% |
| Sandbach Town | 236 | 43.9 | -21% |
| Sandbach Heath and East | 490 | 81.7 | +47% |
| Brereton Rural | 371 | 44.6 | -20% |
| Haslington | 405 | 41.9 | -24% |
| Crewe East | 2,569 | 145.1 | +162% |
| Middlewich | 1,122 | 76.8 | +39% |
| Leighton | 524 | 75.2 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Sandbach Elworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Middlewich Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Lodge Road | 24 |
| On or near Sunnymill Drive | 20 |
| On or near London Road | 19 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 18 |
| On or near Hill Street | 17 |
| On or near Etherow Close | 10 |
| On or near Richard Ashley Place | 9 |
Of the 371 crimes in Sandbach Elworth with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 8.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Sandbach Elworth has an estimated population of 7,721 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandbach Elworth average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sandbach Elworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sandbach Elworth a safe place to live?
Sandbach Elworth recorded 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,810th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sandbach Elworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Sandbach Elworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandbach Elworth was down 9% on the year before: 428 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 472 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandbach Elworth?
About 7,721 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandbach Elworth?
Sandbach Elworth is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.