Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU7 · Surrey
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 45 vs 74 incidents in February 2026.
Godalming recorded notably higher crime than Ferndown in February 2026 — 74 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13), while Godalming has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Godalming — 45 vs 74 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Godalming had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 74).