Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH10 · Bournemouth
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DT7 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 20 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in April 2026 — 235 incidents compared to 20, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (62) and Shoplifting (23), 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 235 incidents. That is 91% 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 Shoplifting while Lyme Regis had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 235).