Crime in Ascot: statistics, rates and trends
1,079 crimes were recorded in Ascot in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (467), anti-social behaviour (107) and public order (97) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,258th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ascot | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,079 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.5 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 25,377 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ascot peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,268 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,072). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,079 | 42.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,072 | 42.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,085 | 42.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,120 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,205 | 47.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,259 | 49.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,163 | 45.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,268 | 50.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,113 | 43.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (80% below) and anti-social behaviour (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 50 to 76 and anti-social behaviour rose from 87 to 107, while burglary fell from 86 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 4.2 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 97 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 95 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Burglary | 42 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 1.7 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.0 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Other crime | 24 | 0.9 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ascot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagshot | 531 | 83.6 | +97% |
| Bracknell | 6,556 | 79.2 | +86% |
| Lightwater | 342 | 50.5 | +19% |
| Virginia Water | 349 | 53.4 | +26% |
| West End and Chobham | 565 | 55.6 | +31% |
| Windsor | 2,972 | 90.5 | +113% |
| Egham | 2,514 | 88.7 | +109% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 357 | 49.5 | +16% |
Of the 3 areas within Ascot, Sunningdale & Cheapside had the highest crime rate (48.9 per 1,000) and Winkfield & Warfield East the lowest (29.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale & Cheapside | Neighbourhood | 5,709 | 279 | 48.9 |
| Ascot & Sunninghill | Neighbourhood | 13,429 | 613 | 45.6 |
| Winkfield & Warfield East | Neighbourhood | 10,249 | 301 | 29.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Ascot over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Highclere” and “Sunningdale” (33 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highclere | 33 |
| On or near Sunningdale | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Jersey Place | 24 |
| On or near Queen'S Place | 24 |
| On or near Winkfield Road | 24 |
| On or near Wainscot | 22 |
| On or near Course Road | 21 |
| On or near Brook Avenue | 19 |
Of the 972 crimes in Ascot 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 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 318 | 32.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 308 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 189 | 19.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ascot has an estimated population of 25,377 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ascot average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ascot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ascot a safe place to live?
Ascot recorded 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,258th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ascot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 467 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Ascot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ascot was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,079 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,072 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ascot?
About 25,377 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ascot?
Ascot 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.