Crime in Sandstone: statistics, rates and trends

87 crimes were recorded in Sandstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 22.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 35 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandstone has the 3,893rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sandstone was highest in the year to July 2021 (166 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (87). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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 Sandstone 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 violence and sexual offences (-46%).

Violence and sexual offences in Sandstone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandstone recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 40.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sandstone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandstone recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sandstone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandstone recorded 11 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 57% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sandstone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandstone recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sandstone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandstone recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Sandstone

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandstone recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sandstone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandstone recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Sandstone

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandstone recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sandstone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandstone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Sandstone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandstone 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.

Sandstone has an estimated population of 3,872. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandstone sits in decile 8.5, 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 Sandstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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