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Crime in Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis had 56 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

DT7, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lyme Regis

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35.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
49 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 19 Apr 14 May 14 Jun 23 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lyme Regis. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2239%
violence1629%
theft59%
public order59%
shoplifting35%
burglary24%
drugs12%
bike theft12%

Lyme Regis against Dorset

TypeLyme Regis per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence10.214.9▼ 27%
Burglary1.31–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour1413.2–
Theft and robbery3.83.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Axminster97.2▲ 25%
Lyme Regis35.6▲ 17%
Charmouth33.1▲ 40%
Uplyme6.3–
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lyme Regis a safe area?

Lyme Regis had about 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 49 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Lyme Regis?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (22), followed by violence (16) and theft (5).