Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 138 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 218 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Shoplifting (14), while Southport has more Public order (27) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 — 138 vs 218 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 218).