Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alton has less crime — 43 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown saw somewhat more crime than Alton in April 2026 (64 vs 43 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alton recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 43 vs 64 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Alton is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Alton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (14 incidents) while Ferndown's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.