Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 320 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Southport has more Public order (31) and Criminal damage & arson (28). 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, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 156 vs 320 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 320).