Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU27 · Surrey
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 45 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Ferndown and Haslemere recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 45 and 48 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Haslemere — 45 vs 48 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Ferndown recorded 13 incidents of this type vs 13 in Haslemere. Total crime levels were broadly similar.