Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L15 · Liverpool
396
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 130 vs 396 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 396 incidents compared to 130, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Southport has more Public order (10). 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 — 130 vs 396 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 396).