Ferndown Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ferndown's built-up area in Dorset reported a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, placing it 63.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, which represents a sustained gap from national levels, reflects the area's character as a relatively low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.5%) and other theft (10.4%). These patterns align with typical trends observed in small to medium-sized towns, where interpersonal conflicts and minor disputes often dominate the crime profile. The seasonal context of June, with its extended daylight hours and the beginning of the summer tourist season, may contribute to increased social activity that influences both crime types and reporting rates. Violence and sexual offences, while rising by 110% compared to May, still remain significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion and policing effectiveness may play a role in mitigating more severe incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 73% below the UK average, indicating a combination of proactive community engagement and the smaller population scale characteristic of Ferndown. Other theft, which accounts for 10.4% of total crimes, was 54% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile despite the spike in violent offences. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000) further underscore the town's position as a comparatively secure environment, though the 110% increase in violent crime warrants careful monitoring to ensure that this trend does not become entrenched as summer progresses.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime patterns within Ferndown. Violence and sexual offences surged by 110% compared to the previous month, increasing from 10 to 21 incidents. This marked rise, despite remaining 52% below the UK average, may reflect seasonal shifts as summer activities intensify. Robbery and bicycle theft both doubled from zero to one and zero to two cases respectively, highlighting emerging concerns in personal safety and vehicle security. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 83.3%, from six to one incident, while shoplifting fell by 50% to one case. These reductions in property-related crimes contrast with the upward trend in violent offences, suggesting a combination of different crime types. The most notable UK comparison remains the persistent gap in violence and sexual offences, which at 1.4 per 1,000 in Ferndown are still 52% below the national average of 2.9 per 1,000. For residents, the 2 crimes per day figure offers a tangible benchmark for local crime frequency.

Ferndown's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% decrease from the previous month's 3.3 per 1,000. This represents a continued downward trend in local crime levels, with the area remaining significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 319 residents during the month. When scaled to the population of 15,332, this underscores the relatively low risk profile of Ferndown compared to larger urban centres. The decrease in overall crime aligns with broader patterns seen in smaller built-up areas during the summer months, where increased community engagement and outdoor activity may contribute to a more visible and responsive local environment. While the month-on-month reduction is modest, it reinforces the area's position as one of the UK's safer communities, particularly when considering the persistent gap between Ferndown's rates and the national average.