Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L7 · Liverpool
708
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L21 · Sefton
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 291 vs 708 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 708 vs 291 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (114), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (20). 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 — 291 vs 708 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (291 vs 708).