Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Southport in April 2026 — 229 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15). 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 April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 92 vs 229 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 229).