Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L39 · Lancashire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 22 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Ormskirk recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 22, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ormskirk sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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 Ormskirk — 22 vs 69 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Southport 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 69).