Sandbach Town vs Winnington and Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Sandbach Town Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Winnington and Castle Cheshire Constabulary

      Sandbach Town vs Winnington and Castle Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Sandbach Town
      Cheshire Constabulary
      492 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Winnington and Castle
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,668 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sandbach Town
      B Winnington and Castle
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      492
      1,668
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      1,603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandbach Town
      B Winnington and Castle
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑0%
      667 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑43%
      214 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑68%
      74 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑157%
      34 ↑48%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      47 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑0%
      92 ↓15%
      Drugs
      16 ↓6%
      57 ↑19%
      Public Order
      44 ↓20%
      205 ↑2%
      Robbery
      1
      16 ↑78%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓6%
      197 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      12 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      20 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      27 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sandbach Town is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandbach Town safer than Winnington and Castle?

      Sandbach Town has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 492 crimes in the last 12 months. Winnington and Castle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,668 crimes. Sandbach Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandbach Town vs Winnington and Castle?

      Sandbach Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winnington and Castle shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sandbach Town and Winnington and Castle?

      In Sandbach Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Winnington and Castle, it is Violent Crime (667 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sandbach Town and Winnington and Castle?

      Sandbach Town recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winnington and Castle recorded 214. 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 Sandbach Town vs Winnington and Castle?

      Violent crime in Sandbach Town totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 667 in Winnington and Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sandbach Town and Winnington and Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandbach Town recorded 449 crimes (now 492, a change of +9.6%). Winnington and Castle recorded 1,603 crimes previously (now 1,668, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandbach Town and Winnington and Castle?

      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. Sandbach Town has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Winnington and Castle has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandbach Town and Winnington and Castle?

      Sandbach Town falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Winnington and Castle 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 Sandbach Town and Winnington and Castle?

      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 Sandbach Town or Winnington and Castle on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.