Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L11 · Liverpool
276
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 276 vs 289 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 276 and 289 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (36) and Criminal damage & arson (30), while Southport has more Public order (34) and Anti-social behaviour (26). 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 289 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (276 vs 289).