Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 130 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley saw somewhat more crime than Southport in February 2026 (174 vs 130 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), while Southport has more Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 130 vs 174 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 174).