Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT7 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 20 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 20, a 13.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lyme Regis sees higher rates of Burglary (4) and Other theft (3), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (57) and Shoplifting (44). Lyme Regis is below the national average while Poole is above, making Lyme Regis the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 20 vs 262 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Lyme Regis is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lyme Regis saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 262).