Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L13 · Liverpool
429
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 429 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 (495 vs 429 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (50), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (41). 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 — 429 vs 495 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (429 vs 495).