Crime Rate in Ferndown South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferndown South

The total recorded crimes in Ferndown South, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferndown South crime rate of 3.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
Ferndown South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thames Close with total crimes: 3
  • Locksley Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Bolton Crescent 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 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 May 2025 the Ferndown South has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ferndown South)CrimesRank (Ferndown South)CrimesRank (Ferndown South)
Melcombe Regis177 12,265 12,048 1
Portland92 31,209 21,022 2
Bridport113 21,101 3986 4
Dorchester West64 10980 41,017 3
Wimborne Minster83 4881 7793 8
Westham76 6920 5928 5
Shaftesbury Town78 5613 16615 18
Rodwell & Wyke63 11884 6896 6
Gillingham48 13724 11894 7
Radipole71 7835 8678 12
Littlemoor & Preston70 8784 10697 11
Swanage44 19571 19774 9
Blandford56 12820 9746 10
Ferndown North67 9514 20483 20
Lytchett Matravers & Upton45 18705 12623 17
Wareham43 20695 13651 13
West Purbeck40 22653 15643 14
Chickerell48 15686 14635 15
Dorchester East48 14584 17535 19
Verwood46 17582 18633 16
Beacon48 16335 28327 24
Blackmore Vale31 27307 29407 21
Sherborne West38 23425 21246 31
St Leonards & St Ives41 21371 26283 29
Dorchester Poundbury35 24417 22283 27
West Moors & Three Legged Cross31 26390 25359 23
Corfe Mullen30 28398 24283 28
Lyme & Charmouth20 34369 27321 25
Charminster St Mary's11 45280 31316 26
Upwey & Broadwey23 29190 41168 42
Winterborne North16 40273 32259 30
Sturminster Newton21 33297 30181 38
Cranborne & Alderholt22 30203 36207 33
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants22 31198 38164 44
Sherborne East16 41233 33211 32
Cranborne Chase21 32128 50103 50
Eggardon20 35230 34196 34
Crossways10 49167 47196 35
Puddletown & Lower Winterborne14 43214 35180 39
Yetminster13 44175 42190 36
Stalbridge & Marnhull19 36173 44153 48
Colehill & Wimborne Minster East15 42191 40185 37
Stour & Allen Vale17 39200 37154 47
Sherborne Rural19 37193 39174 40
Beaminster18 38174 43163 45
South East Purbeck9 50167 46169 41
West Parley11 46167 45165 43
Chesil Bank10 47135 49162 46
Winterborne & Broadmayne10 48150 48132 49
Marshwood Vale2 5280 5292 51
Chalk Valleys4 5196 5166 52

Ferndown South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202511
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202417
July 202412

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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
July 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Thames Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Locksley Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Bolton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Medway Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petwyn Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Lake Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Apple Tree Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ameys Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Turbary Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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