Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT7 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 20 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 20, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21), while Lyme Regis has more Burglary (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 20 vs 64 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Lyme Regis is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Lyme Regis had more Burglary. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 64).