Ascot Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 24,764, the 89 crimes recorded in September 2024 equate to 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents — a figure 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places Ascot among the safest built-up areas in the country, with crime levels significantly lower than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) accounted for 34.8% of all crimes, followed by other theft (10) and anti-social behaviour (10), each contributing 11.2% to the total. The seasonal context of September — marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings — may partly explain the pattern of violence and sexual offences, which often rise during periods of increased social interaction. Property crimes (35) formed 39.3% of the total, a lower proportion than the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. Ascot’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK could reflect its character as a largely affluent and low-density built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to lower levels of property-related crime. The dominance of violence and sexual offences over property crimes also suggests a different crime profile to many urban centres, where theft and burglary often dominate.

September saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences jumping 200% from 1 to 3 incidents — the most dramatic increase of any category. Burglary also rose sharply by 166.7%, from 3 to 8, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 30% (from 10 to 7), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 23.1% (from 13 to 10), potentially reflecting the start of the academic term and reduced late-night activity in local areas. The breakdown of crime types reveals that Ascot’s violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may be attributed to the area’s lower population density and strong community policing presence. Theft from the person, though minimal (1 incident), saw a 100% increase from zero to one — a figure that is 100% below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. These shifts highlight how seasonal factors and local demographics can influence crime patterns, with the academic calendar appearing to play a role in both increases and decreases across different categories.

The crime rate in September 2024 (3.6 per 1,000) was 2.2% lower than the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, Ascot experienced roughly 3 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly frequent, is contextually low when considered against the area’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 278 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This statistic translates to a resident having a 1-in-278 chance of being directly affected by crime during September, a measure that underscores the area’s relative safety. With a population of 24,764, the 89 crimes recorded represent a manageable number for local policing and community resources to address. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Ascot’s crime profile is markedly different — while violent crime remains a concern locally, it is far less prevalent than in many other parts of the country, where property-related crimes often dominate. This contrast may reflect Ascot’s unique socio-economic characteristics, including its proximity to Windsor and the potential influence of affluent demographics on crime patterns.