Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L5 · Liverpool
632
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 320 vs 632 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Southport in April 2026 — 632 vs 320 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (58), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 — 320 vs 632 incidents. That is 49% 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 (320 vs 632).