Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hyton has less crime — 242 vs 289 incidents in April 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Hyton in April 2026 (289 vs 242 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Southport has more Public order (34). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hyton recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 242 vs 289 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Southport 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, Hyton recorded fewer total crimes (242 vs 289).