Blundellsands vs Gateacre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Blundellsands Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Gateacre Merseyside Police

      Blundellsands vs Gateacre Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Blundellsands
      Merseyside Police
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.4% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Gateacre
      Merseyside Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↑55% trend
      30.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blundellsands
      B Gateacre
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      657
      448
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.4%
      ↑55%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blundellsands
      B Gateacre
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑9%
      162 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↑96%
      60 ↑161%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑0%
      28 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓8%
      28 ↑75%
      Burglary
      21 ↓19%
      26 ↑136%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑19%
      37 ↑6%
      Drugs
      34 ↑13%
      15 ↑200%
      Public Order
      71 ↑25%
      37 ↑95%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑50%
      32 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑140%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gateacre is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blundellsands safer than Gateacre?

      Blundellsands has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 657 crimes in the last 12 months. Gateacre has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 448 crimes. Gateacre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blundellsands vs Gateacre?

      Blundellsands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gateacre shows +55% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blundellsands and Gateacre?

      In Blundellsands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Gateacre, it is Violent Crime (162 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blundellsands and Gateacre?

      Blundellsands recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gateacre recorded 60. 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 Blundellsands vs Gateacre?

      Violent crime in Blundellsands totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 162 in Gateacre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blundellsands and Gateacre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blundellsands recorded 524 crimes (now 657, a change of +25.4%). Gateacre recorded 289 crimes previously (now 448, +55%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blundellsands and Gateacre?

      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. Blundellsands has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Gateacre has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blundellsands and Gateacre?

      Blundellsands falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Gateacre 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 Blundellsands and Gateacre?

      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 Blundellsands or Gateacre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blundellsands and Gateacre. 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.