Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 289 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 293 and 289 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Southport has more Public order (34). 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 289 vs 293 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (289 vs 293).