Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L8 · Liverpool
663
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 320 vs 663 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Southport in April 2026 — 663 vs 320 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (70) and Vehicle crime (57), while Southport has more Public order (31) and 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 663 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Vehicle crime while Southport had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (320 vs 663).