Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L27 · Liverpool
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 100 and 92 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 92 vs 100 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 100).