Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knutsford has less crime — 47 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in April 2026 — 495 incidents compared to 47, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (41). Knutsford is below the national average while Southport is above, making Knutsford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 47 vs 495 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knutsford saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 495).