Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU8 · Surrey
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Witley has less crime — 7 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown recorded substantially more crime than Witley in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 7, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21), while Witley has more Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Witley recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 7 vs 64 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Witley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Witley had more Public order. Overall, Witley recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 64).