Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT7 · Dorset
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 17 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Upton saw somewhat more crime than Lyme Regis in February 2026 (25 vs 17 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lyme Regis sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lyme Regis recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 17 vs 25 incidents. That is 32% 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 Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lyme Regis recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 25).