Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L3 · Liverpool
1,667
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 495 vs 1,667 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 1,667 incidents compared to 495, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (315), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (41). 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 — 495 vs 1,667 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (495 vs 1,667).