Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 218 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 520 vs 218 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Drugs (46), while Southport has more Public order (27). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 218 vs 520 incidents. That is 58% 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 (218 vs 520).