Crime in Ferndown South: statistics, rates and trends

340 crimes were recorded in Ferndown South in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ferndown South has the 3,423rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ferndown South was highest in the year to July 2022 (535 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (340). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 Ferndown South 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 criminal damage and arson (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ferndown South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ferndown South recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ferndown South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ferndown South recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ferndown South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ferndown South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ferndown South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ferndown South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ferndown South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ferndown South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 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.

Public order in Ferndown South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ferndown South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ferndown South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ferndown South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ferndown South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ferndown South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ferndown South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ferndown South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ferndown South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ferndown South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Ferndown South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ferndown South 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ferndown South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ferndown South 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ferndown South 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.

Ferndown South has an estimated population of 8,376. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ferndown South sits in decile 6.3, 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 Ferndown South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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