Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L7 · Liverpool
691
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 495 vs 691 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool saw somewhat more crime than Southport in April 2026 (691 vs 495 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (72) and Drugs (67), while Southport has more Shoplifting (45) and 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 691 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Southport had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (495 vs 691).