Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 64, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Other theft (5), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59). Ferndown is below the national average while Guildford is above, making Ferndown the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 64 vs 439 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Guildford had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 439).