Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH14 · Poole
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ferndown has less crime — 45 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Ferndown in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 45, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Poole has more Vehicle crime (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndown recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 45 vs 143 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Ferndown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ferndown recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 143).