Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH3 · Bournemouth
252
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 45 vs 252 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in February 2026 — 252 incidents compared to 45, a 5.6x difference. Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ferndown is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 45 vs 252 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bournemouth's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (83 incidents) while Ferndown's was Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.