Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L12 · Liverpool
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 79 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 124 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Drugs (10), while Southport has more Shoplifting (12) and Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 79 vs 124 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Southport had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 124).