Ferndown Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ferndown’s July 2025 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 55.8% below the UK average of 8.6, a gap that reflects both the area’s character and seasonal factors. As a built-up area within Dorset, Ferndown’s crime profile is shaped by its role as a commuter hub and its proximity to coastal tourism routes. The top crime types—violence and sexual offences (27.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (27.6%), and other theft (15.5%)—suggest a mix of local and transient populations. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, may be influenced by summer festivals and outdoor events, which bring crowds to public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, also significantly below the UK average, could relate to Ferndown’s relatively low-density urban structure, which may limit opportunities for group-related incidents. Other theft, while slightly above the UK average, may stem from targeted retail areas or increased tourist activity. These patterns align with Ferndown’s seasonal rhythm, where July’s peak tourism and festivals create a unique context for crime trends.

July 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Ferndown’s crime mix, with public order offences rising 500% from 1 to 6 incidents, driven by the summer festival season. Other theft also spiked by 350%, potentially linked to increased foot traffic during peak tourism. Violent crimes fell by 23.8% compared to June, though they remain at 16 incidents—still 67% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. The possession of weapons category surged 100% to 3 cases, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These fluctuations highlight how seasonal events can amplify certain crime types while others decline, offering a nuanced view of local dynamics.

Ferndown's crime rate in July 2025 rose slightly to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% increase from June's 3.6. This places the area firmly in the safer half of the UK, where the average stands at 8.6 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day across Ferndown’s 15,332 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 264 residents, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate in terms of daily life. While the increase is modest, it underscores the need to monitor trends in specific categories, such as the sharp rise in public order offences. The population context further highlights that even with the 5.3% monthly rise, Ferndown remains significantly below national averages, with its crime profile reflecting a mix of local dynamics and seasonal influences.