Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 42 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Ferndown and Verwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 45 and 42 incidents respectively. 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, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 42 vs 45 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Verwood is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Ferndown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (13 incidents) while Verwood's was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.