Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southport has less crime — 218 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Southport in February 2026 (293 vs 218 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Southport has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 Southport — 218 vs 293 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (218 vs 293).