Sandbach Town vs Winsford Wharton

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
      12/100
      Winsford Wharton Cheshire Constabulary

      Sandbach Town vs Winsford Wharton 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
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winsford Wharton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      784 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sandbach Town
      B Winsford Wharton
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      492
      784
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      1,013
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandbach Town
      B Winsford Wharton
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑0%
      387 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑43%
      100 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑68%
      37 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑157%
      24 ↑50%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      14 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑0%
      56 ↓35%
      Drugs
      16 ↓6%
      25 ↑19%
      Public Order
      44 ↓20%
      82 ↓17%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓6%
      25 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      5 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      24 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sandbach Town is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandbach Town safer than Winsford Wharton?

      Sandbach Town has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 492 crimes in the last 12 months. Winsford Wharton has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 784 crimes. Sandbach Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandbach Town vs Winsford Wharton?

      Sandbach Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winsford Wharton shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sandbach Town and Winsford Wharton?

      In Sandbach Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Winsford Wharton, it is Violent Crime (387 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sandbach Town and Winsford Wharton?

      Sandbach Town recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winsford Wharton recorded 100. 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 Winsford Wharton?

      Violent crime in Sandbach Town totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 387 in Winsford Wharton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sandbach Town and Winsford Wharton 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%). Winsford Wharton recorded 1,013 crimes previously (now 784, -22.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandbach Town and Winsford Wharton?

      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 Winsford Wharton has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandbach Town and Winsford Wharton?

      Sandbach Town falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Winsford Wharton 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 Winsford Wharton?

      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 Winsford Wharton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sandbach Town and Winsford Wharton. 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.