Crime in Old Swan West: statistics, rates and trends
1,496 crimes were recorded in Old Swan West in the 12 months to August 2026, 189.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Old Swan West at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Swan West
- Types of crime in Old Swan West
- Old Swan West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Swan West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Swan West
- Demographics of Old Swan West
- Questions about crime in Old Swan West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (468), shoplifting (329) and public order (154) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 229th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Old Swan West | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,496 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 189.4 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,897 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Swan West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,765 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,381). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,496 | 189.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,381 | 174.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,515 | 191.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,713 | 216.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,765 | 223.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,660 | 210.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,533 | 194.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,650 | 208.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,593 | 201.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| July 2026 | 136 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 146 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 127 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
Compared with England and Wales, Old Swan West recorded notably more shoplifting (4.9 times the national rate), drugs (4.3 times the national rate) and public order (2.9 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 74 to 111 and burglary rose from 31 to 44, while public order fell from 191 to 154.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 59.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 329 | 41.7 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Public order | 154 | 19.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Drugs | 111 | 14.1 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 80 | 10.1 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Burglary | 44 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Old Swan West has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Swan West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | -49% |
| Stoneycroft | 533 | 121.9 | -36% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | -58% |
| Wavertree Village | 316 | 72.3 | -62% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | -62% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | -55% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,350 | 156.2 | -18% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 688 | 86.6 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Old Swan West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Montrose Way” (206).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Montrose Way | 206 |
| On or near Ardleigh Road | 112 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Gidlow Road | 86 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Booth Street | 51 |
| On or near St Ives Grove | 46 |
| On or near Maddocks Street | 33 |
| On or near Macqueen Street | 31 |
| On or near Rock Street | 31 |
Of the 1,388 crimes in Old Swan West with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 453 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 447 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 166 | 12.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 72 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Old Swan West has an estimated population of 7,897 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (47%, against 23%), more private renting (33%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Swan West average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Old Swan West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Old Swan West a safe place to live?
Old Swan West recorded 189.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 229th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Old Swan West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (329).
Is crime in Old Swan West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Swan West was up 8% on the year before: 1,496 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,381 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Swan West?
About 7,897 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Swan West?
Old Swan West 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.