Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
118
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 118 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Crosby in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 118, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Southport has more Drugs (46). 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, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 118 vs 520 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 520).