Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 289 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 289 incidents compared to 5, a 57.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Southport has more Public order (34). Croft is below the national average while Southport is above, making Croft the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 5 vs 289 incidents. That is 98% 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 289).