Crime in Swanside: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in Swanside in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Swanside at a glance
- Crime trends in Swanside
- Types of crime in Swanside
- Swanside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Swanside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Swanside
- Population and deprivation in Swanside
- Questions about crime in Swanside
- About this data
264 crimes were recorded in Swanside in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Swanside has the 3,845th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Swanside | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 264 | 15,048 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.9 | 92.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,208 | 162,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Swanside was highest in the year to July 2018 (570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (264). Over the whole period it fell 54%, 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 | 264 | 25.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 342 | 33.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 376 | 36.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 387 | 37.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 408 | 40.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 504 | 49.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 435 | 42.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 377 | 36.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 570 | 55.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Swanside 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. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-57%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 11.7 | 0.34 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.5 | 0.17 | -52% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +75% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -31% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -57% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -36% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Swanside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Swanside recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Swanside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Swanside recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Swanside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Swanside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Swanside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Swanside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Swanside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Swanside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Swanside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Swanside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Swanside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Swanside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Swanside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Swanside recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Swanside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Swanside recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Swanside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Swanside recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Swanside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Swanside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Swanside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Swanside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Swanside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Swanside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Swanside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Swanside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Swanside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Swanside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swanside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Moss | 1,196 | 98.3 | +280% |
| Roby | 675 | 67.4 | +161% |
| Stockbridge | 1,075 | 98.6 | +281% |
| St Michaels | 954 | 90.8 | +251% |
| St Gabriels | 1,013 | 105.1 | +307% |
| Prescot North | 1,803 | 142.3 | +450% |
| Halewood North | 340 | 41.8 | +62% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +315% |
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 Swanside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gordon Drive | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Berrydale Road | 14 |
| On or near Sexton Way | 11 |
| On or near Childwall Lane | 10 |
| On or near Milton Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Ringwood Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Woodfield Road | 7 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 7 |
| On or near Bedburn Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Swanside 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 | 113 | 42.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.0% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% |
Swanside has an estimated population of 10,208. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Swanside sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Swanside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Swanside a safe place to live?
Swanside recorded 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Swanside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Swanside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swanside was down 23% on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 342 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Swanside?
Swanside 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 Swanside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.