Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW11 · Cheshire East
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH5 · Flintshire
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sandbach has less crime — 97 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Shotton saw somewhat more crime than Sandbach in April 2026 (144 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandbach sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Shotton has more Shoplifting (14). 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 Shotton — 97 vs 144 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Sandbach is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sandbach saw higher rates of Public order while Shotton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sandbach recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 144).