Crime in Gateacre: statistics, rates and trends

227 crimes were recorded in Gateacre in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 87 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gateacre has the 3,560th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gateacre was highest in the year to July 2021 (432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (227). Over the whole period it fell 33%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gateacre over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and violence and sexual offences (-46%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gateacre

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gateacre recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gateacre

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gateacre recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gateacre

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gateacre recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gateacre

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gateacre recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gateacre

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gateacre recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gateacre

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gateacre recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gateacre

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gateacre recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gateacre

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gateacre recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gateacre

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gateacre recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gateacre

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gateacre recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gateacre

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gateacre recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gateacre

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gateacre recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gateacre, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gateacre.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gateacre over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gateacre over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Gateacre has an estimated population of 6,172. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gateacre sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gateacre. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.