Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Sefton in April 2026 — 92 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sefton sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (14). 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, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 37 vs 92 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sefton saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 92).