Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 64, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Ferndown is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Ferndown the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 64 vs 305 incidents. That is 79% 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 Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 305).