Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH4 · Bournemouth
308
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DT7 · Dorset
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 17 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in February 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 17, a 18.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Lyme Regis has more Criminal damage & arson (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 February 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 17 vs 308 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Lyme Regis is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lyme Regis had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 308).