Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L38 · Sefton
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 5 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 5, a 49.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30) and Shoplifting (26), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Vehicle crime (1). Liverpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 5 vs 247 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 247).