Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 22 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 22, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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 Knowsley — 22 vs 142 incidents. That is 85% 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 Shoplifting while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 142).