Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 79 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 293 incidents compared to 79, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Southport has more Shoplifting (12). Southport sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 79 vs 293 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 293).