Ascot, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 85 offences in Ascot, or 31.9 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.36× the VIC rate.
Ascot has about 2,664 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
7.5 / 1,000
VIC 13.7
· National 17.5
Property & deception
10.9 / 1,000
VIC 51.3
· National 49.7
Drug offences
1.9 / 1,000
VIC 5.0
· National 5.9
Public order & weapons
0.4 / 1,000
VIC 4.5
· National 3.2
Justice procedures
11.3 / 1,000
VIC 14.4
· National 10.3
administrative
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 10 | 3.75 | 7.48 |
| Crimes against the person | Other crimes against the person | 7 | 2.63 | 0.00 |
| Crimes against the person | Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour | 3 | 1.13 | 2.15 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 17 | 6.38 | 33.72 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 5 | 1.88 | 6.74 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 4 | 1.50 | 5.73 |
| Property & deception | Deception | 3 | 1.13 | 4.61 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 5 | 1.88 | 4.12 |
| Public order & weapons | Public nuisance offences | 1 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
| Justice procedures | Breaches of orders | 30 | 11.26 | 12.35 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
- Castlemaine2.9 km 78 compare
- Gower3.1 km not ranked compare
- Guildford8.0 km 59 compare
- Barkers Creek8.0 km 2 compare
- Campbells Creek8.0 km 36 compare
- Chewton8.0 km 10 compare
- Chewton Bushlands8.0 km not ranked compare
- Faraday8.0 km not ranked compare
Housing, rent and growth
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | +7.8% | higher than 80% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +1.1% | higher than 59% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 58 | higher than 58% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 6.0 | higher than 67% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Castlemaine Surrounds”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Ascot
What is the crime rate in Ascot?
In 2026, 85 offences were recorded in Ascot, or 31.9 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.4× the VIC rate of 89.1.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Ascot?
Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 133 for violent crime and 1 in 92 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (low confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.