Appleton - Warrington vs Sandbach Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Appleton - Warrington Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Sandbach Town Cheshire Constabulary

      Appleton - Warrington vs Sandbach Town Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Appleton - Warrington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Sandbach Town
      Cheshire Constabulary
      492 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Appleton - Warrington
      B Sandbach Town
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      332
      492
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      299
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Appleton - Warrington
      B Sandbach Town
      Violent Crime
      168 ↑14%
      219 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓29%
      70 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      32 ↑68%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑9%
      18 ↑157%
      Burglary
      22 ↑83%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓35%
      17 ↑0%
      Drugs
      10 ↑67%
      16 ↓6%
      Public Order
      37 ↑68%
      44 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      46 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      6 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Appleton - Warrington is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Appleton - Warrington safer than Sandbach Town?

      Appleton - Warrington has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 332 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandbach Town has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 492 crimes. Appleton - Warrington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Appleton - Warrington vs Sandbach Town?

      Appleton - Warrington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sandbach Town shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Appleton - Warrington and Sandbach Town?

      In Appleton - Warrington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Sandbach Town, it is Violent Crime (219 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Appleton - Warrington and Sandbach Town?

      Appleton - Warrington recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandbach Town recorded 70. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Appleton - Warrington vs Sandbach Town?

      Violent crime in Appleton - Warrington totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 219 in Sandbach Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Appleton - Warrington and Sandbach Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Appleton - Warrington recorded 299 crimes (now 332, a change of +11%). Sandbach Town recorded 449 crimes previously (now 492, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Appleton - Warrington and Sandbach Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Appleton - Warrington has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Sandbach Town has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Appleton - Warrington and Sandbach Town?

      Appleton - Warrington falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Sandbach Town is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Appleton - Warrington and Sandbach Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Appleton - Warrington or Sandbach Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Appleton - Warrington and Sandbach Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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