Crime in Sandbach Heath and East: statistics, rates and trends
490 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Heath and East in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sandbach Heath and East at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandbach Heath and East
- Types of crime in Sandbach Heath and East
- Sandbach Heath and East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandbach Heath and East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandbach Heath and East
- Demographics of Sandbach Heath and East
- Questions about crime in Sandbach Heath and East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (202), public order (65) and shoplifting (61) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,772nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sandbach Heath and East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 490 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,995 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sandbach Heath and East peaked in the year to August 2019 (726 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (98). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 490 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 449 | 74.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 515 | 85.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 98 | 16.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 160 | 26.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 538 | 89.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 691 | 115.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 726 | 121.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 601 | 100.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sandbach Heath and East recorded notably more public order (63% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 32 to 61 and anti-social behaviour rose from 29 to 51, while criminal damage and arson fell from 30 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 33.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Public order | 65 | 10.8 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 10.2 | 8.5 | +91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 8.5 | 15.4 | +76% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sandbach Heath and East; 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 Heath and East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Town | 236 | 43.9 | -46% |
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 138 | 32.3 | -60% |
| Sandbach Elworth | 428 | 55.4 | -32% |
| Brereton Rural | 371 | 44.6 | -45% |
| Haslington | 405 | 41.9 | -49% |
| Alsager | 827 | 56.1 | -31% |
| Crewe East | 2,569 | 145.1 | +78% |
| Odd Rode | 411 | 47.7 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Sandbach Heath and East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Flat Lane | 42 |
| On or near Hope Street | 39 |
| On or near Scholars Place | 31 |
| On or near George'S Walk | 30 |
| On or near Millpool Way | 24 |
| On or near Larch Drive | 21 |
| On or near Fairfield Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Ormerod Close | 18 |
| On or near Union Street | 18 |
Of the 439 crimes in Sandbach Heath and East with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 11.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Sandbach Heath and East has an estimated population of 5,995 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandbach Heath and East average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sandbach Heath and East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sandbach Heath and East a safe place to live?
Sandbach Heath and East recorded 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,772nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Sandbach Heath and East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (65).
Is crime in Sandbach Heath and East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandbach Heath and East was up 9% on the year before: 490 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandbach Heath and East?
About 5,995 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandbach Heath and East?
Sandbach Heath and East 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.