Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L24 · Liverpool
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Garston recorded notably higher crime than Southport in April 2026 — 159 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 92 vs 159 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 159).