Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 22 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 22 incidents compared to 5, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 5 vs 22 incidents. That is 77% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 22).