Crime in Sandbach Heath and East: statistics, rates and trends
475 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Heath and East in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sandbach Heath and East
- Questions about crime in Sandbach Heath and East
- About this data
475 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Heath and East in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandbach Heath and East has the 1,872nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandbach Heath and East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 475 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,995 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandbach Heath and East was highest in the year to July 2020 (719 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (61). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 475 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 449 | 74.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 520 | 86.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 61 | 10.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 198 | 33.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 537 | 89.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 719 | 119.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 689 | 114.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 626 | 104.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandbach Heath and East 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+96%) and shoplifting (+76%). The largest falls were in other crime (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 33.5 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Public order | 60 | 10.0 | 1.51 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 9.7 | 1.17 | +76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 8.8 | 0.58 | +96% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -34% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.3 | 1.02 | -17% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.87 | -50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandbach Heath and East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandbach Heath and East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandbach Heath and East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandbach Heath and East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 96% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandbach Heath and East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandbach Heath and East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandbach Heath and East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandbach Heath and East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandbach Heath and East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandbach Heath and East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandbach Heath and East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandbach Heath and East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandbach Heath and East 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sandbach Heath and East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sandbach Heath and East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandbach Heath and East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandbach Heath and East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandbach Heath and East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Town | 239 | 44.5 | -44% |
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 139 | 32.5 | -59% |
| Sandbach Elworth | 442 | 57.2 | -28% |
| Brereton Rural | 367 | 44.1 | -44% |
| Haslington | 412 | 42.7 | -46% |
| Alsager | 851 | 57.7 | -27% |
| Crewe East | 2,582 | 145.9 | +84% |
| Odd Rode | 410 | 47.6 | -40% |
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 Heath and East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Flat Lane | 38 |
| On or near Hope Street | 38 |
| On or near Scholars Place | 32 |
| On or near George'S Walk | 28 |
| On or near Larch Drive | 20 |
| On or near Millpool Way | 20 |
| On or near Fairfield Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Union Street | 16 |
| On or near Ormerod Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandbach Heath and East 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 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 10.1% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.1% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Sandbach Heath and East has an estimated population of 5,995. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandbach Heath and East sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandbach Heath and East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Sandbach Heath and East a safe place to live?
Sandbach Heath and East recorded 79.2 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 Heath and East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (60).
Is crime in Sandbach Heath and East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandbach Heath and East was up 6% on the year before: 475 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandbach Heath and East?
Sandbach Heath and East 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 Heath and East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.