Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L9 · Liverpool
353
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 353 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 (495 vs 353 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (31), while Southport has more Shoplifting (45). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 353 vs 495 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Southport 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (353 vs 495).