Ascot Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a continuation of Ascot’s historically low crime rates, with an overall rate of 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents — 62.5% below the UK average. This stability is underpinned by a consistent pattern of violent crime dominating the crime profile, with 26 incidents (44.1% of total crimes) reported, compared to property crimes (20 incidents). The seasonal context of February — a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — likely contributes to the subdued levels of shoplifting, public order offences, and other crimes typically tied to tourism or leisure. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, remain 53% below the UK average, a figure consistent with Ascot’s position as a built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, where policing resources and community cohesion may mitigate violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime also show lower-than-average rates, though both saw increases in February, possibly reflecting the challenges of managing public spaces during colder weather. These trends illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographic factors and seasonal rhythms, with the area’s low population density and infrastructure likely playing a role in maintaining its relatively safe environment.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported in February after none in January. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 71.4% drop in other theft, which fell from 14 to 4 cases. The shift in crime mix also shows a growing emphasis on violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44.1% of all crimes — a figure 53% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour rose by 75%, climbing to 7 incidents, while vehicle crime increased by two-thirds, suggesting possible links to seasonal vehicle storage patterns. Crimes like burglary, criminal damage, and other crime all saw significant declines, with burglary falling to 3 cases — 60% below the UK average. These trends, while influenced by seasonal factors, also reflect the area’s low baseline of criminal activity compared to national averages.

February 2026 saw a 31.4% decline in Ascot’s crime rate compared to January, dropping from 3.5 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical winter patterns, where lower outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day over the 28-day month, a figure that underscores the relatively low baseline of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 24,764, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 420 residents — a statistic that, while low, highlights the importance of sustained community engagement in crime prevention. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, reflecting Ascot’s position as a historically stable neighbourhood within Windsor and Maidenhead, where infrastructure and policing resources likely contribute to maintaining lower crime levels.