Ferndown vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ferndown

BH22 · Dorset

64

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Other theft5

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 64, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ferndown or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 64 vs 183 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ferndown and Woking?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Other theft while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 183).

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