Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L11 · Liverpool
276
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 276 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 (320 vs 276 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (36), while Southport has more Public order (31). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 276 vs 320 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (276 vs 320).