Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 130 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Southport and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 130 and 137 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (15). 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 137 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 137).