Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knutsford has less crime — 44 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Knutsford in February 2026 — 79 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Drugs (4), 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, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 44 vs 79 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knutsford saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 79).