Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT5 · Dorset
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ferndown has less crime — 45 vs 46 incidents in February 2026.
Ferndown and Portland recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 45 and 46 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Portland has more Other crime (6). 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, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Portland — 45 vs 46 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portland had more Other crime. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 46).