Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Ferndown in April 2026 — 123 vs 64 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 64 vs 123 incidents. That is 48% 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 Other theft while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 123).