Crime in Ferndown North: statistics, rates and trends
452 crimes were recorded in Ferndown North in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ferndown North at a glance
- Crime trends in Ferndown North
- Types of crime in Ferndown North
- Ferndown North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ferndown North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ferndown North
- Population and deprivation in Ferndown North
- Questions about crime in Ferndown North
- About this data
452 crimes were recorded in Ferndown North in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 159 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ferndown North has the 2,800th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ferndown North | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 452 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,159 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ferndown North was highest in the year to July 2020 (665 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (452). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 452 | 55.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 480 | 58.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 467 | 57.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 486 | 59.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 569 | 69.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 647 | 79.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 665 | 81.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 508 | 62.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 466 | 57.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ferndown North 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+42%) and shoplifting (+24%). The largest falls were in public order (-44%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 19.5 | 1.27 | +42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 14.2 | 0.42 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 5.0 | 0.61 | +24% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.6 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -17% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.2 | 0.62 | -22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +17% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -86% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -75% |
Anti-social behaviour in Ferndown North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ferndown North recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Ferndown North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ferndown North recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ferndown North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ferndown North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ferndown North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ferndown North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ferndown North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ferndown North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ferndown North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ferndown North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ferndown North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ferndown North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ferndown North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ferndown North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ferndown North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ferndown North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ferndown North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ferndown North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ferndown North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ferndown North recorded 2 reports 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ferndown North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ferndown North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ferndown North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ferndown North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ferndown North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ferndown North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ferndown North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ferndown North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ferndown North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown South | 340 | 40.6 | -27% |
| West Moors & Three Legged Cross | 297 | 35.5 | -36% |
| West Parley | 154 | 31.5 | -43% |
| Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | 169 | 23.7 | -57% |
| St Leonards & St Ives | 329 | 40.4 | -27% |
| Wimborne Minster | 897 | 80.4 | +45% |
| Verwood | 510 | 35.6 | -36% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 195 | 38.0 | -31% |
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 Ferndown North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Princes Road | 31 |
| On or near Library Road | 18 |
| On or near St James Road | 17 |
| On or near Larks Close | 16 |
| On or near Telford Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Forest View Drive | 12 |
| On or near Wyelands Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ferndown North 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 159 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 29.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 23.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Ferndown North has an estimated population of 8,159. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ferndown North sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ferndown North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 47.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Ferndown North a safe place to live?
Ferndown North recorded 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ferndown North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (116).
Is crime in Ferndown North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ferndown North was down 6% on the year before: 452 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 480 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ferndown North?
Ferndown North is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Ferndown North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.