Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
87
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Sankey has less crime — 87 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.
Great Sankey and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 87 and 92 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 87 vs 92 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Great Sankey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 92).