Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 130 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 130, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Drugs (46), while Southport has more 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 130 vs 520 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 520).