Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southport has less crime — 130 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 272 vs 130 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Southport has more Public order (10). 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 130 vs 272 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 272).