Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L31 · Sefton
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Maghull and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 96 and 92 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maghull sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Maghull — 92 vs 96 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Southport 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 96).