Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L31 · Sefton
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Maghull has less crime — 96 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Maghull in April 2026 — 169 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maghull sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Southport has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 96 vs 169 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Maghull is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maghull saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 169).