Ferndown Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Ferndown during August 2025 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by anti-social behaviour, violence, and other theft, which together account for 79.7% of all reported crimes. This distribution suggests a focus on community-based issues rather than property crime, which typically constitutes a larger share in more densely populated urban areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 20 incidents (44.4% of total crimes), remains the most prevalent category, a figure that is 11% below the UK average for this category. The prominence of such incidents may reflect the social dynamics of a built-up area within Dorset, where local interactions and community events could contribute to higher reports of anti-social conduct. Violence and sexual offences, at 10 incidents (22.2% of total crimes), are 76% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safe environment for residents despite the presence of these crimes. Other theft, at six incidents (13.3% of total crimes), also lags significantly behind the UK average, further reinforcing the area's overall lower crime profile. Seasonal context in August, marked by peak holiday activity and increased tourism, may influence these patterns—empty homes could heighten burglary risk, though such crimes remain rare in Ferndown. The combination of low property crime rates and a focus on anti-social behaviour suggests a unique local context where community-based policing and social initiatives may play a pivotal role in shaping the crime profile.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from zero to two cases. This jump, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal changes such as the influx of tourists during the peak holiday period. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 25%, from 16 to 20 incidents, suggesting a possible correlation with summer activities or increased community interactions. Conversely, public order offences and criminal damage and arson both declined sharply—by 83.3% and 50%, respectively—potentially indicating improved community engagement or more effective local interventions. Violence and sexual offences fell by 37.5%, from 16 to 10 cases, a drop that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which is 76% below the national rate. These shifts in crime patterns highlight the dynamic nature of local policing and the influence of seasonal factors on specific types of crime.

Ferndown's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 22.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, when seasonal shifts may reduce certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity relative to its population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 341 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Ferndown compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 15,332, this translates to a manageable frequency of incidents, suggesting that the area's infrastructure and community policing efforts may contribute to maintaining this level of safety. The comparison to the UK average, while not directly applicable to this section, highlights the stark contrast between Ferndown's low crime rate and national statistics, further reinforcing the area's distinct security profile.