Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU27 · Surrey
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown and Haslemere recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 64 and 72 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Other theft (5), while Haslemere has more Shoplifting (13) and Public order (10). 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, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Haslemere — 64 vs 72 incidents. That is 11% 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 Haslemere had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 72).