Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferndown has less crime — 64 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 64, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Woking has more Public order (28). Ferndown is below the national average while Woking is above, making Ferndown the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 64 vs 274 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Ferndown 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 Woking had more Public order. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 274).