Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 169 vs 242 incidents in April 2026.
Hyton saw somewhat more crime than Southport in April 2026 (242 vs 169 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Southport has more Public order (16). 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 Hyton — 169 vs 242 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Hyton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 242).