Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L3 · Liverpool
1,667
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 169 vs 1,667 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 1,667 incidents compared to 169, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (315) and Shoplifting (196), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 169 vs 1,667 incidents. That is 90% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 1,667).