Crime Rate in Old Swan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Swan

The total recorded crimes in Old Swan, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Swan crime rate of 1.84 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-37.68% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Old Swan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montrose Way with total crimes: 24
  • Fernleigh Road with total crimes: 9
  • Gidlow Road with total crimes: 9

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Old Swan)CrimesRank (Old Swan)CrimesRank (Old Swan)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
Kensington and FairfieldNA NA3,674 54,176 3
EvertonNA NA4,511 33,860 4
KirkdaleNA NA4,062 43,010 8
Speke-GarstonNA NA3,580 73,580 5
CountyNA NA3,620 63,401 6
Princes ParkNA NA3,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and StoneycroftNA NA2,528 102,740 9
PictonNA NA2,765 92,673 10
Norris GreenNA NA2,498 112,466 12
AnfieldNA NA2,215 132,338 13
FazakerleyNA NA1,960 152,009 14
Knotty AshNA NA2,188 141,791 15
WarbreckNA NA1,772 161,764 16
Belle ValeNA NA1,747 171,689 17
Yew TreeNA NA1,590 201,671 18
ClubmoorNA NA1,715 181,620 20
St Michael'sNA NA1,604 191,624 19
West DerbyNA NA1,389 211,378 21
GreenbankNA NA1,013 241,287 22
CroxtethNA NA1,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts CrossNA NA1,046 231,178 23
CressingtonNA NA893 251,049 25
WavertreeNA NA807 271,007 26
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Old Swan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 782 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202669
December 202564
November 202558
October 202562
September 202561
August 202565
July 202565
June 202553
May 202571
April 202555
March 202572
February 202544

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 202516
November 202510
October 202511
September 20255
August 20257
July 20255
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 202513
November 202513
October 202512
September 202512
August 202513
July 20259
June 202510
May 202510
April 20258
March 202520
February 202510

A total of 269 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202628
December 202523
November 202518
October 202518
September 202519
August 202513
July 202518
June 202520
May 202525
April 202525
March 202529
February 202519

A total of 441 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202641
December 202542
November 202545
October 202551
September 202539
August 202537
July 202532
June 202532
May 202520
April 202527
March 202519
February 202521

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20259
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20257
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202617
December 202510
November 202513
October 20259
September 202515
August 202514
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20269
December 202514
November 20258
October 202510
September 202511
August 202514
July 202512
June 20256
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 202515
November 202514
October 202511
September 202511
August 20254
July 20257
June 202515
May 202517
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20251
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252

High Crime Locations Old Swan in February 2026

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

1. Montrose Way (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting20
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fernleigh Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gidlow Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Pemberton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Undercliffe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Ardleigh Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Rock Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aviemore Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
10. Tapley Place (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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