Crime Rate in Ferndown North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferndown North

The total recorded crimes in Ferndown North, Dorset, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferndown North crime rate of 5.02 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 North, encompassing approximately 13,337 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ferndown North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Batstone Way with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ferndown North?

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

  • Relative to Dorset:

    • In 2024, Ferndown North reported a higher crime volume than the Dorset average, with 514 crimes compared to 476. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ferndown North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

    • In 2023, Ferndown North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dorset average, with 483 crimes compared to 446. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ferndown North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Dorset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dorset, Ferndown North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ferndown North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ferndown North has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 9th out of 51 in the Dorset, UK

In 2024, the total Ferndown North crimes were 514. The crime rate of Ferndown North in 2024 was 38.54 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Dorset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ferndown North were around 483 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.21 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Dorset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ferndown North)CrimesRank (Ferndown North)CrimesRank (Ferndown North)
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
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
Ferndown South32 25410 23392 22
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202511
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 202412
October 202410
September 20246
August 202416
July 20249

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 202410
October 202420
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 202410

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ferndown North in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Batstone Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Library Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Princes Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Telford Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St James Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Pomona Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coppice Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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