Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 169 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby saw somewhat more crime than Southport in April 2026 (229 vs 169 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), 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 Kirkby — 169 vs 229 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 229).