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Crime in Old Swan

Old Swan had 573 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 123.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 43 Liverpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Liverpool area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

L13, Liverpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Swan

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123.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
17 of 43Liverpool rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common228 in 3 months

Month by month

195 Apr 194 May 220 Jun 226 Jul 162 Aug 185 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Swan. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22840%
anti-social behaviour6211%
public order6010%
shoplifting549%
criminal damage499%
theft397%
drugs315%
vehicle crime153%

Old Swan against Liverpool

TypeOld Swan per 1,000Middle Liverpool areaChange
Violence49.243▼ 7%
Burglary1.12.1–
Vehicle crime3.23.6▼ 25%
Anti-social behaviour13.413.4▲ 15%
Theft and robbery11.68.3▲ 32%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fairfield267.5▲ 9%
Elm Park227.5▲ 4%
Tuebrook214.6▲ 26%
Stoneycroft182.8▲ 13%
Old Swan123.6▼ 6%
Broad Green68.8▲ 7%
Knotty Ash61.5▼ 11%
See every Liverpool area ranked on the crime in Liverpool page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Old Swan a safe area?

Old Swan had about 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 17 of 43 Liverpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Swan?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (228), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and public order (60).