Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH25 · Hampshire
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
New Milton saw somewhat more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 (91 vs 64 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Other theft (5), while New Milton has more Public order (13) and Criminal damage & arson (11). 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 New Milton — 64 vs 91 incidents. That is 30% 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 New Milton had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 91).