Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 289 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 289 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Southport has more Public order (34). 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 289 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
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 289).