Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH6 · Flintshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CW11 · Cheshire East
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sandbach has less crime — 97 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Flint saw somewhat more crime than Sandbach in April 2026 (130 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Flint sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Sandbach has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sandbach recorded fewer crimes than Flint — 97 vs 130 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Sandbach is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Flint saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sandbach had more Public order. Overall, Sandbach recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 130).