Ferndown vs Haslemere — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ferndown

BH22 · Dorset

64

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Other theft5

Haslemere

GU26 · Surrey

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Shoplifting3

Haslemere has less crime — 36 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ferndown recorded notably higher crime than Haslemere in April 2026 — 64 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Haslemere has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ferndown or Haslemere safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 36 vs 64 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ferndown and Haslemere?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Other theft while Haslemere had more Shoplifting. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 64).

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