Smithdown vs Swanside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Smithdown Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Swanside Merseyside Police

      Smithdown vs Swanside Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Smithdown
      Merseyside Police
      1,928 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Swanside
      Merseyside Police
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↑87.4% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Smithdown
      B Swanside
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,928
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,173
      348
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑64.4%
      ↑87.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Smithdown
      B Swanside
      Violent Crime
      785 ↑75%
      318 ↑108%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑52%
      74 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      111 ↑46%
      29 ↑164%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↑114%
      30 ↑0%
      Burglary
      86 ↑56%
      21 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      146 ↑90%
      52 ↑126%
      Drugs
      128 ↑133%
      26 ↑117%
      Public Order
      185 ↑40%
      53 ↑61%
      Robbery
      27 ↑108%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓8%
      17 ↑70%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
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      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑525%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑91%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑50%
      21 ↑163%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Smithdown safer than Swanside?

      Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,928 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanside has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 652 crimes. Swanside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Smithdown vs Swanside?

      Smithdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +64.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swanside shows +87.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Smithdown and Swanside?

      In Smithdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (785 incidents). In Swanside, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Smithdown and Swanside?

      Smithdown recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanside recorded 74. 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 Smithdown vs Swanside?

      Violent crime in Smithdown totalled 785 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Swanside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Smithdown and Swanside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Smithdown recorded 1,173 crimes (now 1,928, a change of +64.4%). Swanside recorded 348 crimes previously (now 652, +87.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smithdown and Swanside?

      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. Smithdown has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Swanside has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Smithdown and Swanside?

      Smithdown falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Swanside 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 Smithdown and Swanside?

      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 Smithdown or Swanside on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.