Gateacre vs Heswall
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gateacre vs Heswall Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gateacre safer than Heswall?
Gateacre has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 crimes in the last 12 months. Heswall has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 436 crimes. Heswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gateacre vs Heswall?
Gateacre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +55% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heswall shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gateacre and Heswall?
In Gateacre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (162 incidents). In Heswall, it is Violent Crime (177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gateacre and Heswall?
Gateacre recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heswall recorded 66. 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 Gateacre vs Heswall?
Violent crime in Gateacre totalled 162 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 177 in Heswall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gateacre and Heswall in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gateacre recorded 289 crimes (now 448, a change of +55%). Heswall recorded 447 crimes previously (now 436, -2.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gateacre and Heswall?
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. Gateacre has a resolution rate of 30.2% and Heswall has 15.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gateacre and Heswall?
Gateacre falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Heswall 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 Gateacre and Heswall?
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 Gateacre or Heswall on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gateacre and Heswall. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.