Crime Rate in Old Swan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Swan

The total recorded crimes in Old Swan, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Swan crime rate of 2.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (29.09% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
Old Swan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montrose Way with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Booth Street with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Old Swan has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Swan)CrimesRank (Old Swan)CrimesRank (Old Swan)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield361 43,674 54,176 3
Everton342 54,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale387 34,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston231 93,580 73,580 5
County275 73,620 63,401 6
Princes Park287 63,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft242 82,528 102,740 9
Picton224 102,765 92,673 10
Norris Green193 112,498 112,466 12
Anfield156 132,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley131 171,960 152,009 14
Knotty Ash138 152,188 141,791 15
St Michael's142 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck119 191,772 161,764 16
Belle Vale134 161,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree110 211,590 201,671 18
Clubmoor103 221,715 181,620 20
West Derby125 181,389 211,378 21
Greenbank116 201,013 241,287 22
Croxteth90 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross89 241,046 231,178 23
Cressington69 27893 251,049 25
Mossley Hill78 25632 30744 30
Wavertree66 28807 271,007 26
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Old Swan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202555
March 202572
February 202544
January 202558
December 202466
November 202467
October 202454
September 202456
August 202461
July 202463
June 2024128
May 202472

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202520
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202415
October 202415
September 202413
August 202415
July 202412
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 371 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202527
March 202519
February 202521
January 202538
December 202428
November 202426
October 202427
September 202432
August 202420
July 202423
June 202454
May 202436

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202525
March 202529
February 202519
January 202513
December 202416
November 202422
October 202426
September 202427
August 202412
July 202420
June 202458
May 202426

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 20254
December 202412
November 202413
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202419
October 202416
September 202418
August 202413
July 202427
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 202417
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202436
May 20245

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Old Swan in May 2025

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

1. Montrose Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Booth Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gidlow Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Aylesford Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rock Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Ives Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Brelade Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Killarney Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Baden Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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