Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DT9 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Castleton has less crime — 37 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown recorded notably higher crime than Castleton in April 2026 — 64 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castleton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), 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, Castleton recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 37 vs 64 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Castleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castleton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ferndown had more Other theft. Overall, Castleton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 64).