Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Halewood has less crime — 110 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Halewood in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 110, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Public order (8), 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, Halewood recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 110 vs 520 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 520).