Crime in Old Swan East: statistics, rates and trends
531 crimes were recorded in Old Swan East in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Old Swan East at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Swan East
- Types of crime in Old Swan East
- Old Swan East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Swan East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Swan East
- Demographics of Old Swan East
- Questions about crime in Old Swan East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (211), shoplifting (91) and public order (55) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,327th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Old Swan East | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 531 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.5 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,501 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Swan East peaked in the year to August 2020 (672 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (438). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 531 | 96.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 438 | 79.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 520 | 94.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 579 | 105.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 635 | 115.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 642 | 116.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 672 | 122.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 643 | 116.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 637 | 115.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Old Swan East recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate) and public order (50% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (53% below) and vehicle crime (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 62 to 91 and anti-social behaviour rose from 29 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 38.4 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 16.5 | 8.5 | +47% |
| Public order | 55 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 7.3 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Old Swan East; the highest is Old Swan West (189.4 per 1,000) and the lowest West Derby Leyfield (66.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Swan East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swan West | 1,496 | 189.4 | +96% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | -18% |
| Stoneycroft | 533 | 121.9 | +26% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | -13% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | -32% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | -25% |
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | -25% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 688 | 86.6 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Old Swan East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fernleigh Road” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fernleigh Road | 112 |
| On or near Aylesford Road | 59 |
| On or near Brookland Road East | 32 |
| On or near Pemberton Road | 31 |
| On or near Cornice Road | 23 |
| On or near Belfast Road | 20 |
| On or near Baden Road | 19 |
| On or near Black Horse Lane | 18 |
| On or near Ulster Road | 16 |
| On or near Cunningham Road | 15 |
Of the 491 crimes in Old Swan East with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 211 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Old Swan East has an estimated population of 5,501 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (43%, against 23%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Swan East average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Old Swan East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Old Swan East a safe place to live?
Old Swan East recorded 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,327th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Old Swan East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (91).
Is crime in Old Swan East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Swan East was up 21% on the year before: 531 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 438 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Swan East?
About 5,501 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Swan East?
Old Swan East is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.