Belle Vale vs Old Swan East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Belle Vale Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Old Swan East Merseyside Police

      Belle Vale vs Old Swan East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Belle Vale
      Merseyside Police
      1,468 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old Swan East
      Merseyside Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑84.1% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belle Vale
      B Old Swan East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,468
      1,108
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,550
      602
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑84.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belle Vale
      B Old Swan East
      Violent Crime
      590 ↑3%
      434 ↑76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓16%
      67 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      80 ↓6%
      58 ↑263%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑35%
      42 ↑68%
      Burglary
      33 ↑27%
      34 ↑143%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓20%
      73 ↑33%
      Drugs
      97 ↓17%
      56 ↑107%
      Public Order
      158 ↓19%
      105 ↑78%
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      21 ↑425%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↓24%
      174 ↑110%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑14%
      10 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑87%
      24 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belle Vale safer than Old Swan East?

      Belle Vale has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,468 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Swan East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,108 crimes. Belle Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belle Vale vs Old Swan East?

      Belle Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Swan East shows +84.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belle Vale and Old Swan East?

      In Belle Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (590 incidents). In Old Swan East, it is Violent Crime (434 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belle Vale and Old Swan East?

      Belle Vale recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Swan East recorded 67. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Belle Vale vs Old Swan East?

      Violent crime in Belle Vale totalled 590 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 434 in Old Swan East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belle Vale and Old Swan East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belle Vale recorded 1,550 crimes (now 1,468, a change of -5.3%). Old Swan East recorded 602 crimes previously (now 1,108, +84.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belle Vale and Old Swan East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Belle Vale has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Old Swan East has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belle Vale and Old Swan East?

      Belle Vale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Old Swan East is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Belle Vale and Old Swan East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Belle Vale or Old Swan East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belle Vale and Old Swan East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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