Crime in Ascot & Sunninghill: statistics, rates and trends
613 crimes were recorded in Ascot & Sunninghill in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ascot & Sunninghill
- Questions about crime in Ascot & Sunninghill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (256), anti-social behaviour (65) and public order (63) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,213th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ascot & Sunninghill | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 613 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.6 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,429 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ascot & Sunninghill of any year here (613 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 613 | 45.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 622 | 46.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 659 | 49.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 677 | 50.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 693 | 51.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 740 | 55.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 695 | 51.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 771 | 57.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 742 | 55.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and burglary (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 48 to 65 and public order rose from 49 to 63, while burglary fell from 48 to 22 and other theft fell from 66 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 256 | 19.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 4.8 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -54% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ascot & Sunninghill; the highest is Eton & Castle (146.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bray (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ascot & Sunninghill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale & Cheapside | 279 | 48.9 | +7% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 610 | 67.1 | +47% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 391 | 58.6 | +28% |
| Old Windsor | 381 | 52.8 | +16% |
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | +24% |
| Eton & Castle | 1,987 | 146.3 | +221% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -16% |
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | 808 | 73.3 | +61% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Ascot & Sunninghill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Highclere” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highclere | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Queen'S Place | 24 |
| On or near Winkfield Road | 24 |
| On or near Course Road | 21 |
| On or near Brook Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Bouldish Farm Road | 17 |
| On or near Race Track | 17 |
| On or near Liddell Way | 16 |
| On or near Matthews Court | 13 |
Of the 548 crimes in Ascot & Sunninghill with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 29.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 20.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
Ascot & Sunninghill has an estimated population of 13,429 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.8%, against 18.2%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ascot & Sunninghill average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ascot & Sunninghill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ascot & Sunninghill a safe place to live?
Ascot & Sunninghill recorded 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,213th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ascot & Sunninghill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 256 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Ascot & Sunninghill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ascot & Sunninghill was down 1% on the year before: 613 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ascot & Sunninghill?
About 13,429 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ascot & Sunninghill?
Ascot & Sunninghill is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.