Ferndown Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ferndown's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 59.5% below the UK average of 7.4. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 41.3% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (15.2%) and anti-social behaviour (13.0%). This built-up area of Dorset, with a population of 15,332, continues to exhibit a crime profile significantly lower than the national average. September, a transitional month marked by back-to-school activities and the start of university freshers' week, likely contributes to shifts in crime patterns. The high proportion of violent crimes may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where interactions between residents and transient populations could drive such incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting's prominence aligns with the presence of retail hubs and the increased foot traffic associated with the academic calendar. These dynamics suggest a community where local characteristics, such as proximity to educational institutions, shape crime trends in ways that diverge from broader UK patterns.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 250% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This spike, coupled with 100% rises in criminal damage and arson, and public order offences, contrasts sharply with the 70% drop in anti-social behaviour and 33% reduction in burglary. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (41.3% of total crimes), remain 53% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Shoplifting's surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as back-to-school shopping. Possession of weapons was the only category above the UK average, with 43% higher incidence. These shifts in crime mix highlight the area's unique dynamics, where property crimes and violent incidents coexist in a balance that diverges from national patterns.

Ferndown's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 2.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.9 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase is accompanied by a daily crime count of roughly two incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area's low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 333 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in this built-up area of Dorset. When scaled against the local population of 15,332, the 3.0 per 1,000 rate remains 59.5% below the UK average, highlighting Ferndown's position as a safer community compared to national trends. This population-scaled perspective suggests that residents are less likely to encounter crime than the average UK citizen, though the 2% month-on-month increase indicates a minor upward trend that warrants attention.