Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW11 · Cheshire East
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sandbach has less crime — 91 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton recorded notably higher crime than Sandbach in February 2026 — 148 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Sandbach has more Other theft (8). 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 Congleton — 91 vs 148 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Sandbach is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Public order while Sandbach had more Other theft. Overall, Sandbach recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 148).