Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH31 · Dorset
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Verwood has less crime — 37 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown recorded notably higher crime than Verwood in April 2026 — 64 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Verwood has more Shoplifting (6). 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, Verwood recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 37 vs 64 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Verwood 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 Verwood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Verwood recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 64).