Is Gateacre Safe?
Crime statistics for Gateacre. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 737 total crimes recorded in Gateacre
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Gateacre — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gateacre safe?
Gateacre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 40/100, rated Below Average. A total of 448 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 55% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Gateacre are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Gateacre in the last 12 months?
448 crimes were recorded in Gateacre in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 55% compared to the previous 12-month period (289 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 287 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Gateacre?
The most common crime in Gateacre is Violent Crime, with 287 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 64.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Gateacre increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Gateacre is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 55% — from 289 crimes in the previous 12 months to 448 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Gateacre?
Gateacre has a safety score of 40 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Gateacre compare to the Merseyside Police average?
Gateacre has a safety score of 40/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Gateacre is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Gateacre?
39.8% of crimes recorded in Gateacre resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Merseyside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Gateacre?
287 violent crimes were recorded in Gateacre in the last 12 months — representing 64.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 83 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Gateacre last updated?
The crime data for Gateacre was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Gateacre with other areas?
You can compare Gateacre with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.