Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
228
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hyton has less crime — 228 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Hyton in February 2026 (293 vs 228 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hyton recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 228 vs 293 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hyton recorded fewer total crimes (228 vs 293).