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Crime in Southport

Southport had 1,346 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 110.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 25 Sefton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 47% above the middle Sefton area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

PR9, Sefton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southport

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110.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 25Sefton rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common512 in 3 months

Month by month

429 Mar 443 Apr 445 May 429 Jun 486 Jul 431 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southport. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence51238%
anti-social behaviour18814%
public order15512%
shoplifting1068%
drugs997%
theft856%
criminal damage695%
vehicle crime443%

Southport against Sefton

TypeSouthport per 1,000Middle Sefton areaChange
Violence4228.3▼ 4%
Burglary1.72▼ 28%
Vehicle crime3.62.6▲ 42%
Anti-social behaviour15.49.2▲ 20%
Theft and robbery9.84.6▲ 15%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Southport110.4▲ 2%
Blowick97.6▼ 1%
Meols Cop59.3▲ 8%
Marshside59.2▲ 6%
High Park55.1▲ 17%
Birkdale50.7▲ 97%
Churchtown (PR9)46.5▲ 21%
See every Sefton area ranked on the crime in Sefton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Southport a safe area?

Southport had about 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 25 Sefton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southport?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (512), followed by anti-social behaviour (188) and public order (155).