Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 63 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Burton and Ferndown recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 63 and 64 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Ferndown has more Other theft (5). 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, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 63 vs 64 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ferndown had more Other theft. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 64).