Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 130 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 247 vs 130 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 (18) and 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 247 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Liverpool 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 Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 247).