Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 138 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 293 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Southport has more Public order (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 138 vs 293 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 293).