Sandbach Crime Overview
Sandbach is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Cheshire, and is the 74th most dangerous overall out of Cheshire's 343 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Sandbach in 2020 was 54 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Cheshire's overall crime rate, coming in 34% lower than the Cheshire rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Sandbach is the 390th most dangerous small town, and the 2,586th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2020, Sandbach was the worst small town in Cheshire for burglary, with 8 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.39 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2020 was also a bad month for Sandbach residents, when it was Cheshire's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 4 crimes at a rate of 0.19 per 1,000 residents. Sandbach recorded 5 reports of drugs during October 2020, making its crime rate of 0.24 the worst small town for drugs in Cheshire that month.
The most common crimes in Sandbach are violence and sexual offences, with 574 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 28. This is 3.7% higher than 2019's figure of 553 offences and a difference of 1.02 from 2019's crime rate of 27. Sandbach's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 450% from 2019's figure of 11 crimes.
Compare Sandbach to other towns and cities
See how Sandbach shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Sandbach and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Sandbach Crime Map
Crime in Sandbach Compared To Cheshire
Summary of Crimes in Sandbach This Year
| Sandbach | Cheshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 521 | 25.10 | 27,840 | 26.10 | 4.0% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 10 | 0.48 | 1,116 | 1.05 | 119% safer |
| Burglary | 37 | 1.78 | 3,394 | 3.18 | 79% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 120 | 5.78 | 7,682 | 7.20 | 25% safer |
| Drugs | 17 | 0.82 | 1,624 | 1.52 | 85% safer |
| Other Crime | 28 | 1.35 | 1,520 | 1.43 | 6% safer |
| Other Theft | 74 | 3.57 | 4,722 | 4.43 | 24% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.10 | 323 | 0.30 | 200% safer |
| Public Order | 192 | 9.25 | 12,451 | 11.67 | 26% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.10 | 377 | 0.35 | 250% safer |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 1.98 | 4,410 | 4.13 | 109% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.19 | 220 | 0.21 | 11% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 26 | 1.25 | 2,332 | 2.19 | 75% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 574 | 27.66 | 37,427 | 35.09 | 27% safer |
Sandbach Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neston | 699 | 45.81 | 19% safer |
| Culcheth and Glazebury | 398 | 46.64 | 16% safer |
| Lymm | 593 | 46.66 | 16% safer |
| Frodsham | 435 | 47.43 | 14% safer |
| Alsager | 589 | 48.22 | 13% safer |
| Sandbach | 1,127 | 54.30 | - |
| Knutsford | 753 | 57.50 | 6% more dangerous |
| Middlewich | 951 | 67.30 | 19% more dangerous |
| Nantwich | 1,068 | 76.25 | 29% more dangerous |
| Northwich | 2,237 | 101.96 | 47% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Sandbach
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Sandbach
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Norton Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Norton Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Norton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Greenacres | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Greenacres | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Abbey Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Coverdale Fold | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Crabmill Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Crown Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Crown Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bradwall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Elworth Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near The Coppice | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Elanor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near The Commons | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hightown | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Crewe Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Sandbach Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 21 | 19 | 17 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.48 | 0.58 | 1.1 | 0.48 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.77 | 0.92 | 0.53 | 0.82 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 0.92 | 1.1 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.53 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Public Order | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.10 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 4.7 | 3.4 | 5 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.43 | 0.19 | 0.53 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.3 | 1.7 | 4.0 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 21 | 27 | 28 | Getting worse |
Changes In Sandbach's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Sandbach's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Sandbach that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park | 4 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 20 |
Comparing Sandbach to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | 54.30 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 20% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 30% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 35% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 37% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 37% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 44% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 47% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 49% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 59% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 60% more dangerous |
Crime in Sandbach's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Ettiley Heath & Wheelock | 422 | 46 | Second |
| Sandbach Heath | 427 | 79 | First |
| Sandbach North | 278 | 45 | Third |
Crime in Sandbach During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Sandbach change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Sandbach saw a 400% increase in drugs. Sandbach saw a large fall in shoplifting during September, when it fell by 94% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +3% | +125% | +93% | +180% | -23% | +27% | -12% | +63% | +40% | +105% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | +100% | -50% | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +33% | +33% | -29% | +200% | - | - | - | -75% | +100% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -14% | -17% | -38% | +300% | +17% | -27% | +43% | -31% | -46% | -42% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | -50% | +100% | - | +400% | - | - |
| Other Crime | -75% | +133% | - | - | -67% | - | - | +100% | -33% | +100% |
| Other Theft | +200% | -57% | -43% | - | +14% | +100% | -44% | -45% | +29% | -25% |
| Public Order | -12% | -57% | +46% | +100% | -17% | -7% | - | -17% | -6% | -32% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | -50% | -22% | -92% | -83% | -94% | -86% | -33% | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -50% | -55% | -92% | - | -33% | -71% | -33% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +5% | +4% | +40% | -8% | -16% | +11% | +16% | -23% | +57% | -5% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Sandbach
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Sandbach's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021