Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L18 · Liverpool
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 174 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Garston in February 2026 (218 vs 174 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Southport has more Public order (27). 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 218 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 218).