Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW11 · Cheshire East
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH5 · Flintshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sandbach has less crime — 91 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Shotton saw somewhat more crime than Sandbach in February 2026 (132 vs 91 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandbach sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Shotton 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 February 2026 Police data, Sandbach recorded fewer crimes than Shotton — 91 vs 132 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Sandbach is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sandbach saw higher rates of Other theft while Shotton had more Public order. Overall, Sandbach recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 132).