Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L25 · Liverpool
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 151 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 293 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Southport has more Public order (25). 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, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 151 vs 293 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 293).