Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L5 · Liverpool
594
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 520 vs 594 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 594 and 520 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (64), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (55). 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 February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 520 vs 594 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (520 vs 594).