Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 235 incidents compared to 92, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15). Knowsley 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 Knowsley — 92 vs 235 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 235).