Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT7 · Dorset
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 17 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Burton recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 17, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Lyme Regis has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 17 vs 98 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Lyme Regis is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Public order while Lyme Regis had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 98).