Crime in Sandstone: statistics, rates and trends
86 crimes were recorded in Sandstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 22.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sandstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandstone
- Types of crime in Sandstone
- Sandstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandstone
- Demographics of Sandstone
- Questions about crime in Sandstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (33), anti-social behaviour (12) and public order (12) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,895th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sandstone | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 86 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 22.2 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,872 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sandstone of any year here (86 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 86 | 22.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 111 | 28.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 89 | 23.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 96 | 24.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 117 | 30.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 157 | 40.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 138 | 35.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 113 | 29.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 143 | 36.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (75% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 68 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 8.5 | 34.2 | -51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Sandstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsby | 198 | 36.7 | +65% |
| Tarvin & Kelsall | 245 | 27.5 | +24% |
| Frodsham | 503 | 54.6 | +146% |
| Weaver & Cuddington | 698 | 37.7 | +70% |
| Gowy Rural | 440 | 43.7 | +97% |
| Tarporley | 161 | 33.7 | +52% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | +107% |
| Great Boughton | 498 | 41.1 | +85% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Sandstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsley Road” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsley Road | 12 |
| On or near The Wynd | 8 |
| On or near Rookery Close | 6 |
| On or near Top Road | 5 |
| On or near Brambling Close | 4 |
| On or near Firecrest Way | 4 |
| On or near Hollow Lane | 4 |
| On or near Common Lane | 3 |
| On or near Estone Place | 3 |
| On or near Gongar Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 74 crimes in Sandstone with one. The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 31 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 20 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
Sandstone has an estimated population of 3,872 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (7.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandstone average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sandstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sandstone a safe place to live?
Sandstone recorded 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,895th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sandstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 33 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (12).
Is crime in Sandstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandstone was down 23% on the year before: 86 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 111 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandstone?
About 3,872 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandstone?
Sandstone 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.