Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Halewood has less crime — 110 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Halewood in February 2026 — 293 incidents compared to 110, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (20). 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 293 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 293).