Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT7 · Dorset
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH19 · Dorset
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 20 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.
Swanage saw somewhat more crime than Lyme Regis in April 2026 (23 vs 20 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lyme Regis sees higher rates of Burglary (4) and Other theft (3), while Swanage has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 Swanage — 20 vs 23 incidents. That is 13% 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 Swanage had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 23).