Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L31 · Sefton
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L29 · Sefton
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 28 vs 80 incidents in February 2026.
Maghull recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in February 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 28, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maghull sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (9), while Sefton has more Drugs (3) and Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Maghull — 28 vs 80 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maghull saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Sefton had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 80).