Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 169 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 495 incidents compared to 169, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Criminal damage & arson (41), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 169 vs 495 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 495).