Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 218 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 247 and 218 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30) and Shoplifting (26), while Southport has more Public order (27) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 218 vs 247 incidents. That is 12% 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 Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (218 vs 247).