Crime in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock: statistics, rates and trends

139 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock has the 3,700th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock was highest in the year to July 2021 (242 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (25). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock 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 falls were in other theft (-60%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 54.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock.

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 Ettiley Heath and Wheelock over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock 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.

Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock has an estimated population of 4,274. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Ettiley Heath and Wheelock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.