Crime Rate in Old Swan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Swan

The total recorded crimes in Old Swan, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Swan crime rate of 2.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Old Swan, encompassing approximately 76,670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (22.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Old Swan Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Montrose Way with total crimes: 20
  • Gidlow Road with total crimes: 8
  • Tapley Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Old Swan?

To understand the safety of Old Swan, we need to analyze Old Swan crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Old Swan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 2446 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Swan witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Old Swan had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 2,475 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Old Swan witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Old Swan has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Old Swan Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Old Swan has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 13th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

In 2024, the total Old Swan crimes were 2,446. The crime rate of Old Swan in 2024 was 31.90 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Swan were around 2,475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.28 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Swan)CrimesRank (Old Swan)CrimesRank (Old Swan)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
County313 63,620 63,401 6
Princes Park259 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft169 122,528 102,740 9
Picton219 92,765 92,673 10
Norris Green203 102,498 112,466 12
Anfield170 112,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley127 191,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash150 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck140 171,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor141 161,715 181,620 20
Belle Vale135 181,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree123 201,590 201,671 18
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank106 221,013 241,287 22
Croxteth97 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross75 251,046 231,178 23
Cressington83 24893 251,049 25
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

Old Swan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 722 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202553
May 202571
April 202555
March 202572
February 202544
January 202558
December 202466
November 202467
October 202454
September 202456
August 202461

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 20254
December 202412
November 202413
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 202517
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202419
October 202416
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202525
April 202525
March 202529
February 202519
January 202513
December 202416
November 202422
October 202426
September 202427
August 202412

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202532
May 202520
April 202527
March 202519
February 202521
January 202538
December 202428
November 202426
October 202427
September 202432
August 202420

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 202417
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202510
April 20258
March 202520
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202415
October 202415
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
October 20241

High Crime Locations Old Swan in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Swan postcode area is presented below.

1. Montrose Way (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting12
Public order4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Gidlow Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Tapley Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Foxdell Close (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Fernleigh Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Baden Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ulster Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1

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