Crime Rate in Ferndown South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferndown South

The total recorded crimes in Ferndown South, Dorset, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferndown South crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ferndown South, encompassing approximately 8,467 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ferndown South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lockyers Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Severn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Medway Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ferndown South?

To understand the safety of Ferndown South, we need to analyze Ferndown South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Ferndown South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dorset average, with 410 crimes compared to 476.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ferndown South witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Ferndown South had fewer crimes than the Dorset average, with 392 crimes compared to 446. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ferndown South witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Ferndown South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ferndown South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ferndown South has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 ranking 22th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Ferndown South crimes were 410. The crime rate of Ferndown South in 2024 was 48.42 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ferndown South were around 392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.29 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ferndown South)CrimesRank (Ferndown South)CrimesRank (Ferndown South)
Melcombe Regis195 12,265 12,048 1
Portland93 61,209 21,022 2
West Purbeck113 2653 15643 14
Dorchester West62 12980 41,017 3
Bridport99 41,101 3986 4
Rodwell & Wyke104 3884 6896 6
Westham94 5920 5928 5
Gillingham53 16724 11894 7
Wimborne Minster88 7881 7793 8
Radipole70 10835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston86 8784 10697 11
Swanage45 18571 19774 9
Blandford56 15820 9746 10
Shaftesbury Town84 9613 16615 18
Wareham64 11695 13651 13
Lytchett Matravers & Upton57 14705 12623 17
Verwood61 13582 18633 16
Chickerell45 20686 14635 15
Dorchester East37 23584 17535 19
St Leonards & St Ives49 17371 26283 29
Beacon45 19335 28327 24
Ferndown North40 21514 20483 20
Blackmore Vale28 29307 29407 21
Sherborne West26 30425 21246 31
Dorchester Poundbury26 31417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth36 24369 27321 25
Winterborne North32 25273 32259 30
Charminster St Mary's17 42280 31316 26
West Parley30 27167 45165 43
Sturminster Newton23 33297 30181 38
Sherborne East22 35233 33211 32
Sherborne Rural24 32193 39174 40
Cranborne & Alderholt8 50203 36207 33
Eggardon16 46230 34196 34
Stour & Allen Vale22 34200 37154 47
Crossways17 40167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne20 36214 35180 39
Yetminster17 38175 42190 36
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East17 41191 40185 37
Beaminster20 37174 43163 45
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants17 39198 38164 44
South East Purbeck7 51167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey16 44190 41168 42
Stalbridge & Marnhull16 43173 44153 48
Marshwood Vale16 4580 5292 51
Chesil Bank12 48135 49162 46
Cranborne Chase14 47128 50103 50
Winterborne & Broadmayne9 49150 48132 49
Chalk Valleys6 5296 5166 52

Ferndown South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202511
April 202511
March 202511
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ferndown South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ferndown South postcode area is presented below.

1. Lockyers Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Severn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Medway Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Christchurch Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stapehill Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ameys Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Pompeys Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Lake Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turbary Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dugdell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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