Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L29 · Sefton
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 28 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 28, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sefton sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 28 vs 79 incidents. That is 65% 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 while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 79).