Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Crosby and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 156 and 169 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), 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, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 156 vs 169 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 169).