Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L39 · Lancashire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 69 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Ormskirk in April 2026 — 320 incidents compared to 69, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ormskirk sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Shoplifting (5), while Southport has more Public order (31) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Ormskirk is below the national average while Southport is above, making Ormskirk the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 69 vs 320 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ormskirk is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ormskirk saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 320).