Crime in Swanside: statistics, rates and trends
256 crimes were recorded in Swanside in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (120), anti-social behaviour (25) and public order (22) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,866th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Swanside | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 256 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.1 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,208 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Swanside of any year here (256 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 256 | 25.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 326 | 31.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 367 | 36.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 395 | 38.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 409 | 40.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 508 | 49.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 440 | 43.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 377 | 36.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 568 | 55.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (84% below) and other theft (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 11.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 2.4 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Swanside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swanside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +292% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | +171% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | +290% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | +262% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +320% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +456% |
| Halewood North | 329 | 40.4 | +61% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +327% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Swanside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Berrydale Road” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Berrydale Road | 15 |
| On or near Gordon Drive | 12 |
| On or near Sexton Way | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Childwall Lane | 11 |
| On or near Forest Drive | 8 |
| On or near Ringwood Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Beechburn Road | 7 |
| On or near Milton Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Woodfield Road | 7 |
Of the 231 crimes in Swanside with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 48.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 22.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Swanside has an estimated population of 10,208 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Swanside average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Swanside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Swanside a safe place to live?
Swanside recorded 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,866th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Swanside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Swanside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swanside was down 21% on the year before: 256 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 326 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Swanside?
About 10,208 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Swanside?
Swanside 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.