Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L8 · Liverpool
563
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L21 · Sefton
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 291 vs 563 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Southport in February 2026 — 563 vs 291 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (87), 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, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 291 vs 563 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (291 vs 563).