Crime Rate in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock

The total recorded crimes in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock 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 Ettiley Heath and Wheelock, encompassing approximately 2,059 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trentlea Way with total crimes: 3
  • Chaucer Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Waterside Mews with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 59 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded fewer crimes than 50 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 31 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock recorded fewer crimes than 50 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 47th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock crimes were 59. The crime rate of Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock in 2024 was 28.64 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking it 51 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock were around 31 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.05 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 51 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock)CrimesRank (Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock)CrimesRank (Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh79 81,544 31,465 3
Congleton West134 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central88 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central124 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West98 51,094 61,138 6
Congleton East90 6301 3394 43
Handforth74 9883 7926 7
Knutsford56 15761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West59 12864 8818 9
Macclesfield South63 11784 9701 10
Middlewich70 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy57 14673 13531 16
Alsager58 13260 36188 34
Chelford43 24607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton42 26559 16596 15
Haslington47 23587 15419 21
Wilmslow Lacey Green55 16294 34441 20
Macclesfield Hurdsfield53 18518 17527 17
Leighton54 17448 22296 29
Wistaston48 22508 18448 18
Crewe North36 29484 20443 19
Macclesfield East49 20503 19379 22
Audlem49 21458 21302 28
Macclesfield Tytherington31 33427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington36 30310 31364 24
Bollington25 38307 32357 25
Shavington38 27365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas15 43364 26325 26
Alderley Edge25 37342 27287 30
Sandbach Elworth36 28149 4258 47
Willaston and Rope24 39339 29280 31
Disley14 44179 39238 32
Dane Valley35 3280 4857 48
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 36285 35230 33
Sandbach Heath and East30 34154 4174 46
Bunbury19 41202 37177 35
Brereton Rural29 35122 4533 50
Wilmslow Dean Row8 50161 40176 36
Gawsworth18 42197 38140 38
Sutton12 45144 43130 39
Odd Rode23 4083 4743 49
Wybunbury11 48139 44118 41
Mobberley11 4674 5095 42
Prestbury7 51107 4693 44
Wilmslow East1 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town9 4953 5230 52

Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

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

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock postcode area is presented below.

1. Trentlea Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Chaucer Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Waterside Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meadowgate Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Game Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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