Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
699
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT7 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 20 vs 699 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in April 2026 — 699 incidents compared to 20, a 35.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (229) and Criminal damage & arson (57), while Lyme Regis has more Burglary (4) and Other theft (3). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lyme Regis is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 20 vs 699 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Lyme Regis is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Lyme Regis had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 699).