Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown and Guildford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 64 and 56 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 56 vs 64 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Ferndown's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) while Guildford's was Violence & sexual offences (22 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.