Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DT7 · Dorset
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 17 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 17, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Lyme Regis has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 17 vs 140 incidents. That is 88% 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 Vehicle crime while Lyme Regis had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 140).