Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 247 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in February 2026 — 520 vs 247 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30) and Shoplifting (26), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (55) and Drugs (46). 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 February 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 247 vs 520 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (247 vs 520).