Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 79 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley saw somewhat more crime than Southport in February 2026 (100 vs 79 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (11), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 79 vs 100 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 100).