Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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.