Crime Rate in Sonning Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sonning Common

The total recorded crimes in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sonning Common crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sonning Common, encompassing approximately 4,196 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Sonning Common Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Horse Leys with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sonning Common?

To understand the safety of Sonning Common, we need to analyze Sonning Common crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Sonning Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 313 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sonning Common recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Sonning Common had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 273 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sonning Common recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Sonning Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sonning Common Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sonning Common has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 6.67 ranking 12th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sonning Common crimes were 313. The crime rate of Sonning Common in 2024 was 74.59 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sonning Common were around 273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.06 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sonning Common)CrimesRank (Sonning Common)CrimesRank (Sonning Common)
Henley-on-Thames88 2896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton60 51,070 1836 2
Didcot West100 11,022 2791 4
Thame71 3654 5811 3
Didcot South64 4910 3767 5
Wallingford54 6535 6523 6
Woodcote & Rotherfield31 10416 8469 7
Didcot North East30 11444 7424 8
Chinnor38 7398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh35 8415 10347 10
Cholsey32 9415 9311 11
Berinsfield13 17249 13215 13
Sandford & the Wittenhams24 13162 17166 16
Watlington14 16227 14184 14
Wheatley20 14208 15176 15
Garsington & Horspath14 15129 18163 18
Haseley Brook10 20190 16164 17
Goring13 18126 19147 19
Chalgrove11 19113 2090 21
Kidmore End & Whitchurch9 2183 21116 20

Sonning Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sonning Common in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sonning Common postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Horse Leys (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Pages Orchard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lambourne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ashford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Long Dean (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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