Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU19 · 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 Other theft (5), while Windlesham has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 Other theft while Windlesham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 64).