Crosby vs Southport — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Crosby

L23 · Liverpool

156

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Southport

L37 · Sefton

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting15
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Southport has less crime — 92 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Crosby recorded notably higher crime than Southport in April 2026 — 156 vs 92 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Crosby records significantly more (53 vs 32 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby or Southport safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 92 vs 156 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Crosby and Southport?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Crosby recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 32 in Southport. Overall, Southport had fewer total crimes (92 vs 156).

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