Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT7 · Dorset
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lyme Regis has less crime — 17 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Verwood recorded notably higher crime than Lyme Regis in February 2026 — 42 vs 17 incidents. 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 Verwood — 17 vs 42 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Lyme Regis is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Lyme Regis's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents) while Verwood's was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.