Crewe vs Sandbach — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Crewe

CW1 · Cheshire East

435

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences173
  • Shoplifting58
  • Public order45

Sandbach

CW11 · Cheshire East

97

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Public order13
  • Anti-social behaviour9

Sandbach has less crime — 97 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Sandbach in April 2026 — 435 incidents compared to 97, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Sandbach has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Crewe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sandbach is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crewe or Sandbach safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sandbach recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 97 vs 435 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Sandbach is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Crewe and Sandbach?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sandbach had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sandbach recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 435).

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