Ascot Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Ascot recorded a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects the area’s generally low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its status as a built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, where urban amenities coexist with lower population densities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.8% of all incidents (21 cases). This rate was 62% below the UK average, suggesting a strong community response to violent crime. Property crimes, including burglary (11 cases) and other theft (10 cases), accounted for 51.9% of all reported incidents, though burglary remains 48% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate, though the sharp rise in shoplifting highlights the need for targeted retail security. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also fell significantly below UK averages, indicating a relatively stable social environment. These trends, while broadly positive, underscore the importance of maintaining vigilance in areas where crime rates fluctuate, such as retail zones.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 200% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 2 to 6. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, may partly explain by seasonal shifts—February’s low outdoor activity could drive retail-focused crime as indoor shopping remains a draw. Burglary also rose sharply, up 175% from 4 to 11, though this remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, violent crime fell by 50%, dropping from 42 to 21, a figure that is 62% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This decline may reflect the area’s low population density and the seasonal lull in public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour, at 7 incidents, was 69% below the UK average, suggesting strong community cohesion. Residents may find the daily crime rate of 2 incidents per day a useful metric for understanding local safety, though the sharp rise in shoplifting indicates a need for targeted retail security measures.

Ascot’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 31.2% decrease from the previous month’s 3.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull observed in winter months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in February—a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 375 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. When contextualised against the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, Ascot’s rate remains 59.7% below, highlighting its position as a significantly safer area. This contrast is amplified by the population scale: with 24,764 residents, the monthly crime count of 66 translates to a manageable burden on local policing resources. The drop in violent crime by 50% and the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson by 90% further reinforce the area’s stability, though the rise in shoplifting and burglary deserves closer attention.