Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L4 · Liverpool
608
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 608 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 608 incidents compared to 92, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (55) and Criminal damage & arson (52), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (14). 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 April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 92 vs 608 incidents. That is 85% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 608).