Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L9 · Liverpool
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 291 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in February 2026 — 520 vs 291 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Southport has more Drugs (46). 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 — 291 vs 520 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (291 vs 520).