Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Haye Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lyme & Charmouth , and the 354th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Haye Lane (DT7 3NH) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower than the Lyme & Charmouth average (59.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Haye Lane (DT7 3NH), the main crime hotspot is near Bayview Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lyme & Charmouth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | B3165 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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