Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L15 · Liverpool
380
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 380 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 (495 vs 380 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34), while Southport has more Shoplifting (45). 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 — 380 vs 495 incidents. That is 23% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (380 vs 495).