Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burscough has less crime — 33 vs 130 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in February 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 33, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Southport has more Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burscough recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 33 vs 130 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Burscough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burscough saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 130).