Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L29 · Sefton
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L38 · Sefton
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 5 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Sefton recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 5, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sefton sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Shoplifting (3), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Vehicle crime (1). 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Sefton — 5 vs 28 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Southport 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 28).