Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 22 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.
Knutsford recorded notably higher crime than Southport in April 2026 — 47 vs 22 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Public order (7) and Shoplifting (5), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (7) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Knutsford — 22 vs 47 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Southport 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 and Shoplifting while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 47).