Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L12 · Liverpool
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 162 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 320 vs 162 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28), while Southport has more Public order (31). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 162 vs 320 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 320).