Fazakerley North vs Gateacre

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

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

      Fazakerley North vs Gateacre Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Fazakerley North
      Merseyside Police
      791 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.1% trend
      24% 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 North
      B Gateacre
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      791
      448
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      361
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑119.1%
      ↑55%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fazakerley North
      B Gateacre
      Violent Crime
      336 ↑99%
      162 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑180%
      60 ↑161%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑156%
      28 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑53%
      28 ↑75%
      Burglary
      25 ↑317%
      26 ↑136%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↑82%
      37 ↑6%
      Drugs
      46 ↑109%
      15 ↑200%
      Public Order
      89 ↑147%
      37 ↑95%
      Robbery
      8 ↑167%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↑360%
      32 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑213%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gateacre is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fazakerley North safer than Gateacre?

      Fazakerley North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 791 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 North vs Gateacre?

      Fazakerley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +119.1% — 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 North and Gateacre?

      In Fazakerley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (336 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 North and Gateacre?

      Fazakerley North recorded 70 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 North vs Gateacre?

      Violent crime in Fazakerley North totalled 336 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 North and Gateacre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fazakerley North recorded 361 crimes (now 791, a change of +119.1%). Gateacre recorded 289 crimes previously (now 448, +55%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fazakerley North 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 North has a resolution rate of 24% and Gateacre has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fazakerley North and Gateacre?

      Fazakerley North 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 North 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 North or Gateacre on a crime map?

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