Crime Rate in Ferndown South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferndown South

The total recorded crimes in Ferndown South, Dorset, UK in February 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferndown South crime rate of 2.24 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
Ferndown South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Ford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Humber Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Ferndown South has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 ranking 30th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)CrimesRank (Dorset)
Melcombe Regis152 12,265 12,048 1
Portland79 21,209 21,022 2
Dorchester West56 8980 41,017 3
Bridport67 31,101 3986 4
Westham66 4920 5928 5
Rodwell & Wyke66 5884 6896 6
Wimborne Minster57 6881 7793 8
Gillingham50 9724 11894 7
West Purbeck57 7653 15643 14
Radipole37 12835 8678 12
Swanage27 24571 19774 9
Blandford33 16820 9746 10
Littlemoor & Preston41 10784 10697 11
Chickerell37 11686 14635 15
Lytchett Matravers & Upton26 25705 12623 17
Wareham35 14695 13651 13
Dorchester East36 13584 17535 19
Verwood35 15582 18633 16
Shaftesbury Town32 19613 16615 18
Corfe Mullen33 17398 24283 28
St Leonards & St Ives33 18371 26283 29
Ferndown North25 26514 20483 20
West Moors & Three Legged Cross29 20390 25359 23
Blackmore Vale29 21307 29407 21
Sherborne West16 34425 21246 31
Dorchester Poundbury19 31417 22283 27
Sherborne Rural28 22193 39174 40
Sturminster Newton27 23297 30181 38
Beacon24 27335 28327 24
Lyme & Charmouth15 35369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's14 36280 31316 26
Winterborne North20 28273 32259 30
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 29173 44153 48
Sherborne East10 41233 33211 32
Yetminster17 32175 42190 36
Cranborne & Alderholt6 48203 36207 33
Eggardon17 33230 34196 34
Crossways8 46167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne9 44214 35180 39
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East8 47191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale5 50200 37154 47
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants13 37198 38164 44
West Parley13 38167 45165 43
Marshwood Vale11 3980 5292 51
South East Purbeck11 40167 46169 41
Upwey & Broadwey10 42190 41168 42
Beaminster9 43174 43163 45
Chesil Bank8 45135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne6 49150 48132 49
Cranborne Chase4 52128 50103 50
Chalk Valleys5 5196 5166 52

Ferndown South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202417
July 202412
June 202430
May 20248
April 202413
March 20243

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202415
April 202414
March 20245

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 16 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
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ferndown South in February 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ford Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Humber Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Ford Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Apple Tree Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Gleneagles Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Derwent Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thames Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Emberley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Paddocks Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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