Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L39 · Lancashire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 69 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Ormskirk in April 2026 — 169 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ormskirk sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), 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, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 69 vs 169 incidents. That is 59% 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 Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 169).