Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burscough has less crime — 42 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in April 2026 — 320 incidents compared to 42, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while Southport has more Public order (31). Burscough is below the national average while Southport is above, making Burscough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burscough recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 42 vs 320 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Burscough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burscough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 320).