Crime in Old Swan East: statistics, rates and trends
544 crimes were recorded in Old Swan East in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Old Swan East
- Questions about crime in Old Swan East
- About this data
544 crimes were recorded in Old Swan East in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Swan East has the 1,262nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Swan East | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 544 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.9 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,501 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Swan East was highest in the year to July 2021 (681 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (431). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 544 | 98.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 431 | 78.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 543 | 98.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 565 | 102.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 632 | 114.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 681 | 123.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 659 | 119.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 628 | 114.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 647 | 117.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Swan East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+48%) and violence and sexual offences (+32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 39.8 | 1.16 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 16.7 | 2.02 | +48% |
| Public order | 51 | 9.3 | 1.40 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 7.6 | 1.13 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +30% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.5 | 0.85 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.0 | 0.81 | +16% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.5 | 0.78 | -26% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +10% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +200% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Swan East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Swan East recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Old Swan East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Swan East recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Swan East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Swan East recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Swan East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Swan East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Swan East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Swan East recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Swan East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Swan East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Swan East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Swan East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Swan East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Swan East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Swan East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Swan East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Swan East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Swan East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Swan East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Swan East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Old Swan East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Swan East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Old Swan East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Old Swan East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Swan East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Swan East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Old Swan East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Swan East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Swan East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swan West | 1,512 | 191.5 | +94% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | -13% |
| Stoneycroft | 532 | 121.6 | +23% |
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | -13% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 495 | 64.7 | -35% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 446 | 72.8 | -26% |
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | -27% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | -13% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Old Swan East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fernleigh Road | 110 |
| On or near Aylesford Road | 65 |
| On or near Brookland Road East | 35 |
| On or near Pemberton Road | 30 |
| On or near Cornice Road | 22 |
| On or near Belfast Road | 20 |
| On or near Baden Road | 20 |
| On or near Black Horse Lane | 17 |
| On or near Killarney Road | 16 |
| On or near Cunningham Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Swan East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 211 | 38.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 32.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Old Swan East has an estimated population of 5,501. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Swan East sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Swan East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.7% |
Is Old Swan East a safe place to live?
Old Swan East recorded 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Old Swan East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (92).
Is crime in Old Swan East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Swan East was up 26% on the year before: 544 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 431 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Swan East?
Old Swan East is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Old Swan East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.