Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L29 · Sefton
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sefton has less crime — 28 vs 130 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in February 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 28, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sefton sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Shoplifting (3), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 28 vs 130 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sefton saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 130).