Old Swan West vs Seacombe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Old Swan West Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Seacombe Merseyside Police

      Old Swan West vs Seacombe Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old Swan West
      Merseyside Police
      2,440 crimes / 12m
      ↑82% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Seacombe
      Merseyside Police
      2,411 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Swan West
      B Seacombe
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,440
      2,411
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,341
      1,925
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑82%
      ↑25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Swan West
      B Seacombe
      Violent Crime
      805 ↑117%
      1,109 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑21%
      247 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      134 ↑54%
      91 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↑127%
      68 ↑39%
      Burglary
      82 ↑228%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↑49%
      269 ↑79%
      Drugs
      230 ↑203%
      197 ↑21%
      Public Order
      243 ↑37%
      207 ↑14%
      Robbery
      29 ↑867%
      18 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      428 ↑45%
      44 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑100%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑60%
      15 ↑36%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑275%
      23 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑113%
      63 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seacombe 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 West safer than Seacombe?

      Old Swan West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,440 crimes in the last 12 months. Seacombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,411 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Swan West vs Seacombe?

      Old Swan West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +82% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seacombe shows +25.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Swan West and Seacombe?

      In Old Swan West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (805 incidents). In Seacombe, it is Violent Crime (1,109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Swan West and Seacombe?

      Old Swan West recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seacombe recorded 247. 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 Seacombe?

      Violent crime in Old Swan West totalled 805 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,109 in Seacombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Swan West and Seacombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Swan West recorded 1,341 crimes (now 2,440, a change of +82%). Seacombe recorded 1,925 crimes previously (now 2,411, +25.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Swan West and Seacombe?

      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 31.3% and Seacombe has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Swan West and Seacombe?

      Old Swan West falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Seacombe 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 West and Seacombe?

      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 Seacombe on a crime map?

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

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