Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L18 · Liverpool
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 174 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 293 vs 174 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43) and Shoplifting (20), while Southport has more Public order (25) and Criminal damage & arson (20). 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, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 174 vs 293 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 293).