Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 130 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 324 vs 130 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Public order (10), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (42). 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 St Helens — 130 vs 324 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 324).