Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 79 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 324 incidents compared to 79, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (32). Southport is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Southport the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 79 vs 324 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 324).