Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT5 · Dorset
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portland has less crime — 58 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown and Portland recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 64 and 58 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Portland has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Portland recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 58 vs 64 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Portland 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 Portland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Portland recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 64).