Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Knutsford has less crime — 47 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in April 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 47, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (18). 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, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 47 vs 169 incidents. That is 72% 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 Shoplifting while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 169).