Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT6 · Dorset
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 45 vs 49 incidents in February 2026.
Allington and Ferndown recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 49 and 45 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Allington sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Ferndown has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Allington — 45 vs 49 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Allington saw higher rates of Other theft while Ferndown had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 49).