Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU35 · Hampshire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 85 incidents in April 2026.
Lindford saw somewhat more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 (85 vs 64 incidents). 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 Lindford — 64 vs 85 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Ferndown's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) while Lindford's was Violence & sexual offences (35 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.