Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 129 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Garston in April 2026 — 495 incidents compared to 129, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Public order (13), while Southport has more Shoplifting (45) and Criminal damage & arson (41). 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, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 129 vs 495 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Southport had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 495).