Lyme Regis vs Ringwood — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lyme Regis

DT7 · Dorset

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Burglary4
  • Other theft3

Ringwood

BH24 · Hampshire

74

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Other theft8

Lyme Regis has less crime — 20 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ringwood recorded substantially more crime than Lyme Regis in April 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 20, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lyme Regis sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Ringwood has more Anti-social behaviour (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lyme Regis or Ringwood safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Ringwood — 20 vs 74 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Lyme Regis is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lyme Regis and Ringwood?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lyme Regis saw higher rates of Burglary while Ringwood had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 74).

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