Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DT7 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 20 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 20, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (45), while Lyme Regis has more Burglary (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 20 vs 150 incidents. That is 87% 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 while Lyme Regis had more Burglary. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 150).