Ferndown had 323 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.
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56.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common148 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ferndown. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
anti-social behaviour
148
46%
violence
80
25%
criminal damage
21
7%
theft
19
6%
burglary
15
5%
vehicle crime
13
4%
public order
12
4%
shoplifting
9
3%
Ferndown against Dorset
Type
Ferndown per 1,000
Middle Dorset area
Change
Violence
14
14.9
▲ 7%
Burglary
2.6
1
▲ 50%
Vehicle crime
2.3
1.3
▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour
26
13.2
▲ 118%
Theft and robbery
3.7
3.4
▲ 31%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Ferndown a safe area?
Ferndown had about 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 83 Dorset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Ferndown?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (148), followed by violence (80) and criminal damage (21).