Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU18 · Surrey
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown recorded notably higher crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 64 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (20), while Windlesham has more Shoplifting (8). 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, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 42 vs 64 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Windlesham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 64).