Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU2 · Surrey
447
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 447 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 64, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Guildford has more Public order (63). 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 447 incidents. That is 86% 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 Other theft while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 447).