Total Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026George Street area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Sandbach Elworth , and the 119th lowest crime rate of 1,263 local areas in Cheshire East .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around George Street (CW11 3BL) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 75.2% lower than the Sandbach Elworth average (42.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Street (CW11 3BL), the main crime hotspot is near London Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | London Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mornington Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Dean Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Dean Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Copper Beeches | Under investigation |
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