Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L38 · Sefton
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 5 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Southport in February 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 5, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while St Helens has more Violence & sexual offences (20) and Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 5 vs 52 incidents. That is 90% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while St Helens had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 52).