Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L21 · Sefton
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 247 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in February 2026 (291 vs 247 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Southport has more Public order (25). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 247 vs 291 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (247 vs 291).