The latest crime figures from Merseyside police are now available online on the police.uk website
Link to Sefton area: https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/m...eam---hub-two/
Whilst figures like 816 crimes in the Southport area alone may sound alarming, there is plenty of data including a summary of the last 12 months which does not reflect much difference over the year.
The interactive map can be used to drill down into specific localities.
Whats has been recorded in your location?