Fazakerley East vs Gateacre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Fazakerley East Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Gateacre Merseyside Police

      Fazakerley East vs Gateacre Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Fazakerley East
      Merseyside Police
      881 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.2% trend
      26.9% 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 Fazakerley East
      B Gateacre
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      881
      448
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      687
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.2%
      ↑55%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fazakerley East
      B Gateacre
      Violent Crime
      396 ↑50%
      162 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↑33%
      60 ↑161%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓25%
      28 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑85%
      28 ↑75%
      Burglary
      26 ↑86%
      26 ↑136%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓7%
      37 ↑6%
      Drugs
      51 ↑34%
      15 ↑200%
      Public Order
      88 ↑47%
      37 ↑95%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓40%
      32 ↑3%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑180%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑40%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gateacre is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fazakerley East safer than Gateacre?

      Fazakerley East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 881 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 Fazakerley East vs Gateacre?

      Fazakerley East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.2% — 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 Fazakerley East and Gateacre?

      In Fazakerley East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (396 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 Fazakerley East and Gateacre?

      Fazakerley East recorded 85 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 Fazakerley East vs Gateacre?

      Violent crime in Fazakerley East totalled 396 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 Fazakerley East and Gateacre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fazakerley East recorded 687 crimes (now 881, a change of +28.2%). Gateacre recorded 289 crimes previously (now 448, +55%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fazakerley East 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. Fazakerley East has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Gateacre has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fazakerley East and Gateacre?

      Fazakerley East 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 Fazakerley East 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 Fazakerley East or Gateacre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fazakerley East 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.