Liverpool vs Southport — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Liverpool

L12 · Liverpool

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Southport

L38 · Sefton

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson7
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Violence & sexual offences3

Southport has less crime — 22 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 22, a 7.4x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liverpool or Southport safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 22 vs 162 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Liverpool and Southport?

In April 2026, Liverpool's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (62 incidents) while Southport's was Criminal damage & arson (7 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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