Ferndown Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ferndown's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a marked contrast between property and violent crime patterns. With a total crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a gap of 69.9%. This stark divergence suggests structural factors that consistently suppress crime, though the specific balance of crime types offers further insight. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.5% and criminal damage and arson at 17.7%. These figures align with Ferndown's character as a built-up area within Dorset, where the absence of major urban infrastructure or high-density housing may limit opportunities for more severe crimes. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged dark evenings—may partly explain the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, though these remain well below UK averages. The relative stability in violent crime, despite the month's darker conditions, could reflect the area's lower population density and stronger community cohesion compared to larger urban centres. Property crime, though less prevalent than in many UK towns, still constitutes nearly 41% of reported incidents, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in retail and public spaces. This balance of crime types suggests a community where everyday nuisances and low-level disorder dominate, rather than more serious criminal activity.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in Ferndown's crime mix, with property crimes maintaining a slight edge over violent incidents. While violent crimes decreased by 37.5% compared to the previous month, property-related offences remained relatively stable, contributing to a 41% share of all reported crimes. The most striking change was a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, may reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events or targeted vandalism in the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 38.5%, a decline that aligns with the seasonal slowdown in late-night social activity. Violence and sexual offences, which account for nearly 30% of crimes, dropped by 37.5% month-on-month, suggesting that the area's lower population density and possibly more controlled public spaces mitigate opportunities for such incidents. Ferndown's rates for violence and sexual offences are 73% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community engagement strategies. The continued dominance of anti-social behaviour, which remains 53% below the UK average, indicates a focus on managing low-level disorder rather than addressing more serious crime. These patterns highlight a community where routine disruptions and minor offences dominate, with property crime serving as the most persistent category.

Ferndown's November 2025 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 represents a 27.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.1 per 1,000, indicating a sustained period of declining crime. This drop, when contextualised against the daily crime count of approximately 1 incident per day, suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime in their daily lives. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 451 residents, a figure that, when compared to the UK average, illustrates the area's exceptional safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Ferndown's crime prevention measures—whether through policing, community initiatives, or environmental design—have effectively reduced the likelihood of crime per resident. This is particularly evident in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 73% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which is 53% below. The contrast between Ferndown and the UK average becomes even more pronounced when considering the area's built-up nature within a rural county. While larger urban areas often struggle with higher rates of property and violent crime, Ferndown's crime profile suggests a successful balance between maintaining community life and minimising criminal opportunities. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-451 residents further reinforces the idea that crime is not a daily concern for most Ferndown residents, even as seasonal factors like Bonfire Night occasionally elevate specific categories of crime.