Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU33 · Hampshire
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Liss has less crime — 25 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Ferndown recorded notably higher crime than Liss in February 2026 — 45 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Shoplifting (6), while Liss has more Drugs (4) and Other theft (4). 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, Liss recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 25 vs 45 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Liss is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Liss had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Liss recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 45).