Southport is the safest major towns in Merseyside, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Merseyside's 39 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Southport in 2021 was 86 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Merseyside's overall crime rate, coming in 22% lower than the Merseyside rate of 105 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Southport is the 52nd safest major town, and the 907th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2021, Southport was the worst major town in Merseyside for bicycle theft, with 16 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.17 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2021 was also a bad month for Southport residents, when it was Merseyside's most dangerous major town for burglary, recording 36 crimes at a rate of 0.38 per 1,000 residents. Southport recorded 10 reports of possession of weapons during November 2021, making its crime rate of 0.11 the worst major town for possession of weapons in Merseyside that month.
The most common crimes in Southport are violence and sexual offences, with 3,825 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 41. This is 23% higher than 2020's figure of 2,961 offences and a difference of 9.20 from 2020's crime rate of 32. Southport's least common crime is robbery, with 44 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 30% from 2020's figure of 31 crimes.
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40% higher, regional crime rate
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11% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Southport is 40% higher than the North West and 11% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Southport represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86 | 8,055 |
| 2020 | 67 | 6,299 |
| 2019 | 73 | 6,894 |
| 2018 | 73 | 6,880 |
| 2017 | 64 | 6,006 |
| 2016 | 54 | 5,078 |
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| Southport | Merseyside | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,180 | 12.57 | 27,408 | 19.18 | 53% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 113 | 1.20 | 1,687 | 1.18 | 1.7% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 392 | 4.17 | 6,897 | 4.83 | 16% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 599 | 6.38 | 14,463 | 10.12 | 59% safer |
| Drugs | 464 | 4.94 | 11,488 | 8.04 | 63% safer |
| Other Crime | 167 | 1.78 | 3,236 | 2.26 | 27% safer |
| Other Theft | 375 | 3.99 | 7,645 | 5.35 | 34% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 59 | 0.63 | 1,162 | 0.81 | 29% safer |
| Public Order | 1,118 | 11.91 | 21,556 | 15.08 | 27% safer |
| Robbery | 44 | 0.47 | 1,189 | 0.83 | 77% safer |
| Shoplifting | 465 | 4.95 | 6,050 | 4.23 | 15% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 76 | 0.81 | 1,918 | 1.34 | 65% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 358 | 3.81 | 6,410 | 4.48 | 18% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,825 | 40.73 | 65,746 | 46.00 | 13% safer |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 8,055 | 85.78 | - |
| Wallasey | 5,744 | 94.37 | 9% more dangerous |
| St Helens | 13,193 | 125.50 | 32% more dangerous |
| Birkenhead | 12,233 | 135.04 | 36% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Nightclub | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Rose Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Knowsley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Orchard Lane | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Baytree Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Victoria Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Back Forest Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bridge Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near A565 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Eamont Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Cambridge Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Beresford Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Blundell Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Mount Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Drugs | On or near Police Station | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hillside Road | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 13 | 19 | 13 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.87 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 6 | 3.7 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.46 | 0.52 | 0.62 | 0.63 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.47 | 0.60 | 0.33 | 0.47 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.81 | 1.3 | 0.48 | 0.81 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.8 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 29 | 29 | 32 | 41 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Southport that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Park | 19 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.9 |
| St James' Church | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 28% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 4.0% safer |
| Southport | 85.78 | - |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 4.7% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 5% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 16% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 23% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 30% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 34% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 35% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 43% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Park | 463 | 62 | Third |
| Hillside | 344 | 47 | Sixth |
| Marshside | 355 | 51 | Fifth |
| Meols Cop | 552 | 74 | Second |
| Southport High Park | 480 | 62 | Fourth |
| Southport South | 785 | 91 | First |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Hillside (41) | Southport South (132) |
| Bicycle Theft | Hesketh Park (2) | Southport South (14) |
| Burglary | Marshside (14) | Southport South (50) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Hesketh Park (26) | Southport South (69) |
| Drugs | Hillside (9) | Meols Cop (50) |
| Other Crime | Marshside (4) | Hesketh Park (18) |
| Other Theft | Hillside (4) | Meols Cop (25) |
| Possession of Weapons | Hillside (1) | Southport South (5) |
| Public Order | Hillside (35) | Southport South (99) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Hesketh Park (1) | Marshside (5) |
| Shoplifting | Southport High Park (11) | Marshside (27) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Southport High Park (1) | Hesketh Park (6) |
| Vehicle Crime | Southport High Park (9) | Southport South (53) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Marshside (184) | Southport South (378) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Southport change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Southport saw a 300% increase in possession of weapons. Southport saw a large fall in theft from the person during May, when it fell by 92% compared to May in 2019. Rates of theft from the person and vehicle crime both fell year-on-year for every month during Southport's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -15% | +83% | +149% | +52% | +26% | -5% | +9% | +80% | +95% | +133% |
| Bicycle Theft | +20% | -86% | - | -22% | -44% | -72% | -64% | -40% | -64% | +100% |
| Burglary | -39% | -25% | -65% | -56% | -34% | -55% | -45% | -40% | -75% | -46% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +6% | -34% | -57% | -13% | +4% | +13% | -22% | -9% | -35% | -4% |
| Drugs | -14% | -29% | -3% | +13% | +17% | +6% | +125% | -15% | +6% | -10% |
| Other Crime | -52% | -62% | -23% | +100% | -57% | -53% | -33% | +130% | - | +120% |
| Other Theft | - | -41% | -67% | -47% | +7% | -56% | -7% | -53% | -44% | -39% |
| Possession of Weapons | +20% | -17% | +300% | - | -50% | - | - | +40% | +100% | +33% |
| Public Order | -17% | -9% | +15% | +66% | +54% | +23% | -20% | +8% | -12% | +46% |
| Robbery | -20% | -50% | -67% | +100% | -33% | - | -50% | -67% | - | +25% |
| Shoplifting | -36% | +21% | -24% | -54% | -57% | -58% | +8% | -11% | +18% | +6% |
| Theft From the Person | -60% | -70% | -92% | - | -88% | -30% | -64% | -70% | -82% | -25% |
| Vehicle Crime | -25% | -67% | -45% | -45% | +22% | -49% | -19% | -37% | -35% | -63% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +1% | -6% | -1% | +20% | - | +34% | +18% | +23% | -8% | +2% |
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