Old Swan East vs Toxteth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Old Swan East Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Toxteth Merseyside Police

      Old Swan East vs Toxteth Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old Swan East
      Merseyside Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑84.1% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Toxteth
      Merseyside Police
      2,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑186.6% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Swan East
      B Toxteth
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,108
      2,138
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      602
      746
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑84.1%
      ↑186.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Swan East
      B Toxteth
      Violent Crime
      434 ↑76%
      900 ↑157%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑29%
      126 ↑110%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑263%
      120 ↑275%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑68%
      92 ↑360%
      Burglary
      34 ↑143%
      68 ↑162%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑33%
      156 ↑117%
      Drugs
      56 ↑107%
      298 ↑259%
      Public Order
      105 ↑78%
      184 ↑247%
      Robbery
      21 ↑425%
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      174 ↑110%
      61
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      18 ↑800%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      37 ↑640%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑233%
      22 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑71%
      34 ↑79%
      Overall Verdict
      A Old Swan East is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Swan East safer than Toxteth?

      Old Swan East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Toxteth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,138 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Swan East vs Toxteth?

      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. Toxteth shows +186.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Old Swan East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (434 incidents). In Toxteth, it is Violent Crime (900 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Old Swan East recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Toxteth recorded 126. 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 Toxteth?

      Violent crime in Old Swan East totalled 434 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 900 in Toxteth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Swan East and Toxteth 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%). Toxteth recorded 746 crimes previously (now 2,138, +186.6%).

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

      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 Toxteth has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Swan East and Toxteth?

      Old Swan East falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Toxteth 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 Toxteth?

      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 Toxteth on a crime map?

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

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