Crime Rate in Sandbach Elworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandbach Elworth

The total recorded crimes in Sandbach Elworth, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandbach Elworth crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sandbach Elworth, encompassing approximately 7,865 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandbach Elworth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Etherow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sunnymill Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sandbach Elworth?

To understand the safety of Sandbach Elworth, we need to analyze Sandbach Elworth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Sandbach Elworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 149 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandbach Elworth recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sandbach Elworth had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 58 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandbach Elworth recorded fewer crimes than 46 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Sandbach Elworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sandbach Elworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sandbach Elworth has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 26th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Sandbach Elworth crimes were 149. The crime rate of Sandbach Elworth in 2024 was 18.94 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 42 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandbach Elworth were around 58 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.37 (year) or 0.61 (month) ranking 47 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)
Crewe East203 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh102 51,544 31,465 3
Congleton West133 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West85 81,094 61,138 6
Congleton East98 6301 3394 43
Handforth57 11883 7926 7
Knutsford57 12761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West49 16864 8818 9
Macclesfield South46 19784 9701 10
Alsager69 9260 36188 34
Middlewich69 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley54 13735 11687 11
Wrenbury45 21339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley49 17707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy41 27673 13531 16
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
Willaston and Rope51 14339 29280 31
Broken Cross and Upton44 24559 16596 15
Haslington47 18587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 29518 17527 17
Wistaston45 22508 18448 18
Crewe North32 33484 20443 19
Macclesfield East38 28503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green33 32294 34441 20
Sandbach Heath and East45 20154 4174 46
Audlem26 36458 21302 28
Leighton43 25448 22296 29
Macclesfield Tytherington25 38427 24364 23
Dane Valley45 2380 4857 48
Poynton West and Adlington28 35310 31364 24
Bollington30 34307 32357 25
Shavington24 39365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas37 30364 26325 26
Alderley Edge22 40342 27287 30
Odd Rode34 3183 4743 49
Disley18 42179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 37285 35230 33
Bunbury17 43202 37177 35
Wilmslow Dean Row9 48161 40176 36
Gawsworth8 49197 38140 38
Sutton9 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury6 50139 44118 41
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
Mobberley4 5174 5095 42
Prestbury11 46107 4693 44
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock16 4459 5131 51
Wilmslow East3 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town14 4553 5230 52

Sandbach Elworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 202514
December 202425
November 20246
October 20249

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 202417
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Sandbach Elworth in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sandbach Elworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Etherow Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Sunnymill Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Martree Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Middlewich Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Richard Ashley Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Hind Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Webb Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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