Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 22 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 495 incidents compared to 22, a 22.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Southport sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 22 vs 495 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 495).