WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Merseyside Police Police

Crime in Old Swan, Liverpool

Comprehensive safety analysis for Old Swan, localized within Liverpool.

Total Crimes

179
trending_up +2.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

116.41per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

15,610

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences69
Shoplifting26
Public Order23
Anti-social Behaviour14
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Vehicle Crime10
Other Theft10
Drug Offences8
Robbery3
Other Crime2
Burglary1
Bicycle Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Montrose Way Map
Shoplifting: 9Other theft: 2Drugs: 1
12
On or near Fernleigh Road Map
Shoplifting: 9Public order: 2
11
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2
8
On or near Pemberton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2Other crime: 1
6
On or near Stephenson Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Robbery: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Gidlow Road Map
Public order: 4
4
On or near Woodchurch Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Ellison Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Booth Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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Local Rank

#21safest in Liverpool

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

124.32per 1k

Local Policing

Old Swan East

Merseyside Police

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Local Priorities

The stores in and around Old Swan and Edge Lane retail park, have been highlighted as hot spot locations for retail crime. These offences range from theft, harassment of staff, to violent robberies.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

The team have been involved in multiple arrests of some of our most prolific offenders. The are working in partnership with teams across the rest of the organisation, to ensure positive action is taken against persistent offenders targeting businesses. Officers have deployed utilising varying tactics, including high visibility patrol and plain clothes deployments.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

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