Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA13 · Warrington
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 42, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lymm sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8) and Public order (7), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (55) and Drugs (46). Lymm is below the national average while Southport is above, making Lymm the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 42 vs 520 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lymm saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 520).