Farnborough vs Ferndown — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

189

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft19

Ferndown

BH22 · Dorset

64

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Other theft5

Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Farnborough recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 64, a 3.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnborough or Ferndown safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 64 vs 189 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Farnborough and Ferndown?

In April 2026, Farnborough's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (64 incidents) while Ferndown's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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