Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
228
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L38 · Sefton
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 5 vs 228 incidents in February 2026.
Hyton recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 228 incidents compared to 5, a 45.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Southport has more Vehicle crime (1). Hyton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 5 vs 228 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 228).