Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L9 · Liverpool
353
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 353 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 353 incidents compared to 92, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32) and Drugs (31), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (14). Liverpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 92 vs 353 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Drugs while Southport had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 353).