Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L38 · Sefton
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 22 vs 66 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Southport in April 2026 — 66 incidents compared to 22, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while St Helens has more Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 22 vs 66 incidents. That is 67% 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 Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Burglary. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 66).