Crime in Ascot: statistics, rates and trends
1,044 crimes were recorded in Ascot in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
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1,044 crimes were recorded in Ascot in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 458 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ascot has the 1,289th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ascot | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,044 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 25,377 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ascot was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,283 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,044). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,044 | 41.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,080 | 42.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,079 | 42.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,160 | 45.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,178 | 46.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,283 | 50.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,141 | 45.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,279 | 50.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,092 | 43.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 147 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ascot 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 (+50%). The largest falls were in burglary (-51%) and other crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 458 | 18.0 | 0.53 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 3.8 | 0.25 | +4% |
| Other theft | 94 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -5% |
| Public order | 90 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 3.1 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Burglary | 42 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -5% |
| Drugs | 22 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -21% |
| Other crime | 21 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -58% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ascot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ascot recorded 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ascot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ascot recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ascot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ascot recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ascot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ascot recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ascot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ascot recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ascot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ascot recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ascot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ascot recorded 42 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 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ascot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ascot recorded 38 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 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ascot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ascot recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ascot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ascot recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ascot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ascot recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ascot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ascot recorded 3 reports 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 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ascot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ascot recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ascot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ascot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ascot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ascot.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ascot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagshot | 530 | 83.5 | +103% |
| Bracknell | 6,533 | 78.9 | +92% |
| Lightwater | 339 | 50.1 | +22% |
| Virginia Water | 330 | 50.5 | +23% |
| West End and Chobham | 555 | 54.6 | +33% |
| Windsor | 3,002 | 91.4 | +122% |
| Egham | 2,505 | 88.4 | +115% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 354 | 49.1 | +19% |
3 areas within Ascot, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sunningdale & Cheapside had the highest rate (47.6 per 1,000) and Winkfield & Warfield East the lowest (28.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale & Cheapside | Neighbourhood | 5,709 | 272 | 47.6 |
| Ascot & Sunninghill | Neighbourhood | 13,429 | 583 | 43.4 |
| Winkfield & Warfield East | Neighbourhood | 10,249 | 293 | 28.6 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Highclere | 31 |
| On or near Queen'S Place | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Sunningdale | 25 |
| On or near Wainscot | 23 |
| On or near Course Road | 23 |
| On or near Winkfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Brook Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Jersey Place | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ascot 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 | 314 | 30.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 29.2% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Ascot has an estimated population of 25,377. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ascot sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ascot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Ascot a safe place to live?
Ascot recorded 41.1 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Ascot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ascot was down 3% on the year before: 1,044 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,080 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ascot?
Ascot 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.