Old Swan East vs Smithdown
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Swan East vs Smithdown Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Swan East safer than Smithdown?
Old Swan East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,928 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Swan East vs Smithdown?
Old Swan East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +84.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Smithdown shows +64.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Old Swan East and Smithdown?
In Old Swan East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (434 incidents). In Smithdown, it is Violent Crime (785 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Swan East and Smithdown?
Old Swan East recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithdown recorded 152. 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 Old Swan East vs Smithdown?
Violent crime in Old Swan East totalled 434 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 785 in Smithdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Swan East and Smithdown in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Swan East recorded 602 crimes (now 1,108, a change of +84.1%). Smithdown recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,928, +64.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Swan East and Smithdown?
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. Old Swan East has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Smithdown has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Old Swan East and Smithdown?
Old Swan East falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Smithdown 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 Old Swan East and Smithdown?
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 Old Swan East or Smithdown on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Swan East and Smithdown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.