Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DT4 · Dorset
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ferndown has less crime — 45 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.
Weymouth recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in February 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 45, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Weymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Ferndown is below the national average while Weymouth is above, making Ferndown the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Weymouth — 45 vs 226 incidents. That is 80% 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 Weymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 226).