Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L2 · Liverpool
1,569
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 289 vs 1,569 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 1,569 incidents compared to 289, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (310) and Shoplifting (186), while Southport has more Public order (34) and Anti-social behaviour (26). 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 1,569 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (289 vs 1,569).