Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 79 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 79, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (40), while Southport has more Shoplifting (12). Kirkby 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 Kirkby — 79 vs 272 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 272).