Total Crime Rate
42.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parley Close area has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Ferndown North , and the 523rd highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Parley Close (BH22 8PH) in the last 12 months was 42.4 per 1,000 residents and was 16.5% lower than the Ferndown North average (50.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parley Close (BH22 8PH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elm Tree Walk, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ferndown North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elm Tree Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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