Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA8 · Halton
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 273 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Runcorn in February 2026 — 520 vs 273 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Runcorn sees higher rates of Public order (35), while Southport has more Drugs (46). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 273 vs 520 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Runcorn saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 520).