Ferndown Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ferndown's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 34% of all reported crimes. This category alone recorded 16 incidents, a 15.8% decrease from September's 19 cases. The overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, making up 27.7% of incidents with 13 reports, a striking 116.7% increase from the previous month. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as the clocks going back and Halloween, which typically extend evening activity and reduce visibility. Shoplifting remained the third most frequent crime, with six incidents reported, though this figure is still 37% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The area's built-up character within Dorset likely contributes to its lower crime rates compared to more densely populated urban centres, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour suggests localised pressures that warrant further analysis. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (violence: 34% vs property: 36%) indicates a unique balance, with property crimes accounting for 36% of the total (17 incidents) but remaining significantly below UK averages for categories like burglary (67% below) and vehicle crime (52% below). October's transition into darker evenings may have influenced patterns, with anti-social behaviour and violence showing sensitivity to reduced daylight hours. However, the overall stability of crime rates compared to national benchmarks underscores Ferndown's position as a relatively safe built-up area within a rural county.

Anti-social behaviour saw a dramatic 116.7% increase in October, jumping from six to 13 incidents. This surge, while concerning, remains 29% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. The category's sharp rise may be attributed to Halloween-related activities and the autumnal shift in social patterns. Violence and sexual offences. from September, still represent 34% of all crimes and are 62% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This persistent gap suggests structural factors that maintain lower levels of violent crime in Ferndown compared to national trends. Robbery, a category with no prior reports in September, emerged with one incident in October—a 100% increase—though it remains 9% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 50% (from two to one), potentially reflecting a reduction in Halloween-related disturbances. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with property crimes (36%) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (34%) for the first time this year. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as increased retail activity during the pre-Christmas period, though October's data is too early to confirm such patterns. Shoplifting's 12.8% share of crimes (six incidents) remains 37% below the UK average, illustrating the area's continued resilience against retail crime despite the seasonal context.

Ferndown's crime rate rose by 2.3% in October 2025 compared to September's 3.0 per 1,000 residents, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 326 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. This figure translates to a daily average of 2 crimes per day across Ferndown's population of 15,332, a rate that is well within the bounds of a low-crime built-up area. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area's effectiveness in maintaining safety, with crime levels that are consistently far below national averages for nearly all categories. For instance, criminal damage and arson are 82% below the UK average, and burglary rates are 67% below the national figure. These disparities suggest systemic factors—such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, or the built-up area's integration within Dorset's rural landscape—that contribute to Ferndown's safety profile. The 2.3% increase from September, while statistically significant, is modest in context and may reflect temporary fluctuations rather than long-term trends. Residents can take comfort in the fact that even with this slight rise, the area's crime rate remains in the lower quartile of UK statistics. The comparison to the UK average also underscores the effectiveness of local initiatives in mitigating crime, though the specific nature of these efforts remains unspecified in the data. The daily crime figure of two incidents provides a tangible reference point for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of being affected by crime in Ferndown is extremely low on any given day.