Crime in Ascot & Sunninghill: statistics, rates and trends
583 crimes were recorded in Ascot & Sunninghill in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ascot & Sunninghill at a glance
- Crime trends in Ascot & Sunninghill
- Types of crime in Ascot & Sunninghill
- Ascot & Sunninghill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ascot & Sunninghill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ascot & Sunninghill
- Population and deprivation in Ascot & Sunninghill
- Questions about crime in Ascot & Sunninghill
- About this data
583 crimes were recorded in Ascot & Sunninghill in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 243 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ascot & Sunninghill has the 3,321st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ascot & Sunninghill | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 583 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.4 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,429 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ascot & Sunninghill was highest in the year to July 2019 (786 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (583). Over the whole period it fell 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 583 | 43.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 641 | 47.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 655 | 48.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 675 | 50.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 692 | 51.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 760 | 56.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 684 | 50.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 786 | 58.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 729 | 54.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ascot & Sunninghill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+30%). The largest falls were in burglary (-51%) and other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 18.1 | 0.53 | -5% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +4% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +30% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -5% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ascot & Sunninghill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ascot & Sunninghill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ascot & Sunninghill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ascot & Sunninghill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ascot & Sunninghill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ascot & Sunninghill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ascot & Sunninghill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ascot & Sunninghill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ascot & Sunninghill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ascot & Sunninghill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ascot & Sunninghill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ascot & Sunninghill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ascot & Sunninghill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ascot & Sunninghill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ascot & Sunninghill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ascot & Sunninghill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ascot & Sunninghill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale & Cheapside | 272 | 47.6 | +10% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 622 | 68.4 | +58% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 385 | 57.7 | +33% |
| Old Windsor | 387 | 53.6 | +24% |
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | +31% |
| Eton & Castle | 2,015 | 148.4 | +242% |
| Bray | 308 | 39.0 | -10% |
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | 801 | 72.7 | +67% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ascot & Sunninghill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highclere | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Queen'S Place | 27 |
| On or near Course Road | 23 |
| On or near Brook Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Winkfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Race Track | 16 |
| On or near Bouldish Farm Road | 15 |
| On or near Liddell Way | 15 |
| On or near Matthews Court | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ascot & Sunninghill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 26.4% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 19.6% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
Ascot & Sunninghill has an estimated population of 13,429. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ascot & Sunninghill sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ascot & Sunninghill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Ascot & Sunninghill a safe place to live?
Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ascot & Sunninghill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (58).
Is crime in Ascot & Sunninghill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ascot & Sunninghill was down 9% on the year before: 583 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 641 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ascot & Sunninghill?
Ascot & Sunninghill is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ascot & Sunninghill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.