Crime in Old Swan West: statistics, rates and trends
1,512 crimes were recorded in Old Swan West in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Old Swan West
- Questions about crime in Old Swan West
- About this data
1,512 crimes were recorded in Old Swan West in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 469 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Swan West has the 226th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Swan West | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,512 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 191.5 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,897 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Swan West was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,758 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,372). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 1,512 | 191.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,372 | 173.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,588 | 201.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,668 | 211.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,758 | 222.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,672 | 211.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,518 | 192.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,657 | 209.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,599 | 202.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Swan West 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and drugs (+48%). The largest falls were in public order (-18%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 59.4 | 1.73 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 345 | 43.7 | 5.27 | +36% |
| Public order | 155 | 19.6 | 2.95 | -18% |
| Drugs | 108 | 13.7 | 4.18 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -4% |
| Other theft | 88 | 11.1 | 1.74 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 10.9 | 1.61 | -12% |
| Burglary | 47 | 6.0 | 1.68 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 5.7 | 1.16 | +0% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.2 | 1.50 | +4% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.4 | 1.78 | +217% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.6 | 1.70 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.3 | 1.54 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.37 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Swan West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Swan West recorded 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Old Swan West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Swan West recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Swan West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Swan West recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Swan West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Swan West recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Swan West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Swan West recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Swan West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Swan West recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Swan West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Swan West recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Swan West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Swan West recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Swan West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Swan West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Swan West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Swan West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Old Swan West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Swan West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 217% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Swan West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Swan West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Swan West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Swan West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Old Swan West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Old Swan West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Old Swan West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Swan West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Swan West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | -48% |
| Stoneycroft | 532 | 121.6 | -36% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | -55% |
| Wavertree Village | 314 | 71.8 | -62% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 446 | 72.8 | -62% |
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | -55% |
| Kensington & Fairfield | 3,329 | 155.3 | -19% |
| Tuebrook Larkhill | 685 | 86.2 | -55% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Montrose Way | 200 |
| On or near Ardleigh Road | 128 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Gidlow Road | 83 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 58 |
| On or near Booth Street | 47 |
| On or near St Ives Grove | 47 |
| On or near Pensarn Road | 36 |
| On or near Maddocks Street | 33 |
| On or near Macqueen Street | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Swan West 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 | 459 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 455 | 30.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 171 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 9.0% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
Old Swan West has an estimated population of 7,897. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Swan West sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Swan West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% |
| Private rented homes | 33.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.0% |
Is Old Swan West a safe place to live?
Old Swan West recorded 191.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (345).
Is crime in Old Swan West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Swan West was up 10% on the year before: 1,512 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,372 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Swan West?
Old Swan West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.