Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L31 · Sefton
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 22 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Maghull recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 22, a 4.4x difference. 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 — 22 vs 96 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Maghull's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (30 incidents) while Southport's was Criminal damage & arson (7 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.