Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 5, a 33.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Southport has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 5 vs 169 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Croft is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croft saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 169).