Ferndown Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 15,332 residents, Ferndown's 58 reported crimes in April 2025 represent a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 people—50.6% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, though the month's data reveals nuanced patterns. Anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences each accounted for 29.3% of total crimes, making them the most common categories. These incidents, combined with public order offences (8.6%) and other theft (8.6%), suggest a focus on community-level disruptions rather than property or violent crimes. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—likely influenced these trends, as increased outdoor activity and social gatherings may contribute to higher reports of anti-social and public order issues. Ferndown's crime picture aligns with its character as a built-up area within Dorset, where lower population density and community cohesion may naturally temper crime rates. However, the 43% above-average bicycle theft rate hints at localized vulnerabilities, tied to cycling infrastructure or transient populations. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the month-on-month rise from 2.2 to 3.8 per 1,000 indicates a need to monitor how seasonal transitions and community dynamics affect local safety.

April 2025 saw significant spikes in anti-social behaviour (+112.5%), public order offences (+150%), and other theft (+400%), with the latter category surging from one to five incidents. These increases, particularly in anti-social behaviour, may reflect the Easter holiday period, which often sees heightened social interactions and gatherings in local areas. Conversely, shoplifting and other crime categories declined, with shoplifting halving from two to one incident. The data also reveals that bicycle theft in Ferndown was 43% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that remained well below national rates. This divergence suggests localized factors—such as cycling infrastructure or community initiatives—could be influencing these trends. Residents might find the 43% above-average bicycle theft rate particularly relevant, as it indicates a need for targeted measures in this specific area. The overall balance of property and violent crimes remained skewed toward property-related issues, with property crimes accounting for 31% of the total and violent crimes for 29%, consistent with patterns in smaller built-up areas.

Ferndown's crime rate in April 2025 rose to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 75.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.2. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in local activity or environmental factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the month, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local safety. When scaled to the population of 15,332, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 264 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres, though the increase from March raises questions about potential seasonal or community-specific influences. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Ferndown remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its crime rate 50.6% below the national benchmark. However, the 75.8% month-on-month rise indicates a need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which saw the most pronounced changes.