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Crime in Ferndale

Ferndale had 312 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Swindon area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

SN2, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ferndale

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84.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common127 in 3 months

Month by month

133 Mar 124 Apr 85 May 81 Jun 121 Jul 110 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ferndale. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12741%
anti-social behaviour5618%
public order3110%
criminal damage175%
vehicle crime134%
theft124%
burglary93%
drugs93%

Ferndale against Swindon

TypeFerndale per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence34.428.3▲ 1%
Burglary2.41.6–
Vehicle crime3.51.5▼ 63%
Anti-social behaviour15.213.8▼ 19%
Theft and robbery7.85▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Swindon134.8▼ 3%
Rodbourne103.9▼ 16%
Ferndale84.4▼ 9%
Gorse Hill83.4▲ 1%
Greenmeadow73.6▲ 6%
Pinehurst72.9▼ 14%
Moredon68.2▲ 3%
See every Swindon area ranked on the crime in Swindon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ferndale a safe area?

Ferndale had about 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ferndale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (127), followed by anti-social behaviour (56) and public order (31).