Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT7 · Dorset
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 17 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 17, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lyme Regis sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Poole has more Vehicle crime (17). 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 Poole — 17 vs 143 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, Lyme Regis saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 143).