Crime in Sandbach Town: statistics, rates and trends
239 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sandbach Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandbach Town
- Types of crime in Sandbach Town
- Sandbach Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandbach Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandbach Town
- Population and deprivation in Sandbach Town
- Questions about crime in Sandbach Town
- About this data
239 crimes were recorded in Sandbach Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandbach Town has the 3,263rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandbach Town | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 239 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,370 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandbach Town was highest in the year to July 2021 (370 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (41). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 239 | 44.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 186 | 34.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 224 | 41.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 41 | 7.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 115 | 21.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 370 | 68.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 296 | 55.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 304 | 56.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 243 | 45.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandbach Town 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 violence and sexual offences (+10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 22.2 | 0.65 | +10% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +92% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +150% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.6 | 0.17 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.0 | 0.30 | +120% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +29% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandbach Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandbach Town recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 49.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandbach Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandbach Town recorded 23 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 92% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandbach Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandbach Town recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandbach Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandbach Town recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandbach Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandbach Town recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandbach Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandbach Town recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandbach Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandbach Town recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandbach Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandbach Town recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandbach Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandbach Town recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandbach Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandbach Town recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandbach Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandbach Town recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandbach Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandbach Town recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandbach Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandbach Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandbach Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Heath and East | 475 | 79.2 | +78% |
| Sandbach Elworth | 442 | 57.2 | +29% |
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock | 139 | 32.5 | -27% |
| Brereton Rural | 367 | 44.1 | -1% |
| Haslington | 412 | 42.7 | -4% |
| Dane Valley | 304 | 27.9 | -37% |
| Crewe East | 2,582 | 145.9 | +228% |
| Middlewich | 1,117 | 76.4 | +72% |
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 Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wesley Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Cross Street | 14 |
| On or near Mellors Field Close | 11 |
| On or near Newfield Street | 10 |
| On or near Springfields | 10 |
| On or near White Wood Road | 10 |
| On or near Meadow Brown Place | 8 |
| On or near Pickmere Close | 8 |
| On or near Hartford Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandbach Town 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 | 97 | 40.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 8.8% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Sandbach Town has an estimated population of 5,370. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandbach Town sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandbach Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Sandbach Town a safe place to live?
Sandbach Town recorded 44.5 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 Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (23).
Is crime in Sandbach Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandbach Town was up 28% on the year before: 239 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 186 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandbach Town?
Sandbach Town 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 Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.