Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L31 · Sefton
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L38 · Sefton
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 5 vs 80 incidents in February 2026.
Maghull recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 5, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maghull sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Southport has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Maghull — 5 vs 80 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Southport 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 80).