Crime in Lyme & Charmouth: statistics, rates and trends

218 crimes were recorded in Lyme & Charmouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 34% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 87 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lyme & Charmouth has the 3,392nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lyme & Charmouth was highest in the year to July 2020 (376 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (218). Over the whole period it fell 41%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lyme & Charmouth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in burglary (-71%) and other theft (-56%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lyme & Charmouth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lyme & Charmouth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lyme & Charmouth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lyme & Charmouth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lyme & Charmouth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lyme & Charmouth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lyme & Charmouth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lyme & Charmouth

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lyme & Charmouth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lyme & Charmouth

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lyme & Charmouth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lyme & Charmouth

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lyme & Charmouth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lyme & Charmouth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lyme & Charmouth.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lyme & Charmouth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lyme & Charmouth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Lyme & Charmouth has an estimated population of 5,263. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lyme & Charmouth sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lyme & Charmouth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.