Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L31 · Sefton
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Maghull has less crime — 80 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Maghull in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 80, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maghull sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Southport has more Drugs (46). Maghull is below the national average while Southport is above, making Maghull the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 80 vs 520 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Maghull is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maghull saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 520).