Ferndown Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ferndown’s September 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places it 62.5% below the UK average of 8.0, a gap that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) accounted for 34.8% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10, 21.7%) and criminal damage and arson (8, 17.4%). These figures align with the character of a built-up area within Dorset, where community-focused policing and limited commercial density may contribute to lower violent crime rates. Seasonal context also plays a role: as September brought the start of the school term and shorter evenings, the drop in anti-social behaviour (44.4%) suggests that reduced youth activity in public spaces may have tempered incidents. However, the 300% rise in criminal damage and arson remains unexplained by the data, though it may reflect isolated events tied to property neglect or seasonal vandalism. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Ferndown’s rate is 64% below that, a disparity that highlights the area’s broader safety compared to national trends. Property crimes, while slightly higher than violent crimes, still remain well below UK averages for categories like shoplifting (4, 46% below) and vehicle crime (3, 58% below), reflecting the limited retail and transport infrastructure typical of smaller built-up areas. These patterns suggest that Ferndown’s crime profile is shaped by its rural-adjacent location, with fewer opportunities for theft and a community structure that likely deters violent incidents.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in September 2023 was a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from two to eight incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in burglary, which fell from four to one. The shift in crime mix also stands out: while property crimes (18) still outnumbered violent crimes (16), the 300% rise in criminal damage and arson highlights a sudden spike in this category. Violent crimes. (from 15 to 16), remain 64% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, dropped by 44.4% (from 18 to 10), suggesting a possible seasonal influence as September’s nights lengthened and school terms began. For residents, the 300% rise in criminal damage and arson may signal a need for heightened vigilance in public spaces, particularly as autumn approaches and outdoor activities shift.

Ferndown’s September 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 17.8% decline from August’s 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, remains a local metric without UK-wide comparison. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 333 residents, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure to crime. This statistic, when scaled to Ferndown’s population of 15,332, underscores the area’s consistent safety record.0 rate remains 62.5% below the UK average. The population context further highlights the disparity: while the UK average sees eight crimes per 1,000 residents, Ferndown’s rate is less than half that, a gap that has persisted despite fluctuations in specific crime categories. This comparison reinforces the area’s status as a low-crime built-up area within Dorset, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson in September introduces a notable exception to the overall downward trend.