Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 293 vs 174 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while Southport has more Public order (25) and Criminal damage & arson (20). 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, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 174 vs 293 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs and Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 293).