Old Swan West vs Aughton & Holborn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Old Swan West Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Aughton & Holborn Lancashire Constabulary

      Old Swan West vs Aughton & Holborn Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Old Swan West
      Merseyside Police
      3,467 crimes / 12m
      ↑164.3% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Aughton & Holborn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Swan West
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,467
      210
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,312
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑164.3%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Swan West
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Violent Crime
      1,263 ↑238%
      64 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      194 ↑81%
      78 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      197 ↑129%
      15 ↑650%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↑291%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      102 ↑252%
      18 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      236 ↑148%
      18 ↓22%
      Drugs
      332 ↑320%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      327 ↑74%
      4 ↓50%
      Robbery
      46 ↑1050%
      1
      Shoplifting
      476 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑240%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↑107%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑500%
      2
      Other Crime
      71 ↑184%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aughton & Holborn is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Swan West safer than Aughton & Holborn?

      Old Swan West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,467 crimes in the last 12 months. Aughton & Holborn has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 210 crimes. Aughton & Holborn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Swan West vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Old Swan West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +164.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aughton & Holborn shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Swan West and Aughton & Holborn?

      In Old Swan West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,263 incidents). In Aughton & Holborn, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (78 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Swan West and Aughton & Holborn?

      Old Swan West recorded 194 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aughton & Holborn recorded 78. 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 West vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Violent crime in Old Swan West totalled 1,263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in Aughton & Holborn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Swan West and Aughton & Holborn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Swan West recorded 1,312 crimes (now 3,467, a change of +164.3%). Aughton & Holborn recorded 227 crimes previously (now 210, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Swan West and Aughton & Holborn?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 21.8% and Aughton & Holborn has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Swan West and Aughton & Holborn?

      Old Swan West falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Aughton & Holborn is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Old Swan West and Aughton & Holborn?

      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 West or Aughton & Holborn on a crime map?

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

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