Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Sankey has less crime — 107 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Great Sankey in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 107, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Southport has more Drugs (46). 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, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 107 vs 520 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 520).