Crime Rate in Sandbach Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandbach Town

The total recorded crimes in Sandbach Town, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandbach Town crime rate of 3.90 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 Town, encompassing approximately 6,408 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandbach Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hartford Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sandbach Town?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Sandbach Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 53 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandbach Town recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Sandbach Town had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 30 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandbach Town recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandbach Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sandbach Town has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 ranking 39th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Sandbach Town crimes were 53. The crime rate of Sandbach Town in 2024 was 8.27 (year) or 0.69 (month) ranking it 52 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandbach Town were around 30 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4.68 (year) or 0.39 (month) ranking 52 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandbach Town)CrimesRank (Sandbach Town)CrimesRank (Sandbach Town)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Sandbach Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Drugs 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 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime 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 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 20242
October 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Sandbach Town in July 2025

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

1. Wesley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hartford Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Springfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Platt Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lime Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Sycamore Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bradwall Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Furnivall Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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