Crime Rate in Sonning Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sonning Common

The total recorded crimes in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sonning Common crime rate of 5.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sonning Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reades Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Basmore Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Greenwood Close 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 May 2025 the Sonning Common has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 5.48 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sonning Common)CrimesRank (Sonning Common)CrimesRank (Sonning Common)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton48 51,070 1836 2
Didcot South76 1910 3767 5
Didcot West72 21,022 2791 4
Thame65 3654 5811 3
Wallingford27 9535 6523 6
Chinnor43 6398 11375 9
Woodcote & Rotherfield23 11416 8469 7
Didcot North East38 7444 7424 8
Benson & Crowmarsh32 8415 10347 10
Cholsey26 10415 9311 11
Berinsfield13 16249 13215 13
Wheatley23 13208 15176 15
Watlington12 18227 14184 14
Garsington & Horspath16 14129 18163 18
Goring14 15126 19147 19
Sandford & the Wittenhams13 17162 17166 16
Haseley Brook11 19190 16164 17
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6 2183 21116 20
Chalgrove6 20113 2090 21

Sonning Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202416
August 202412
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20246

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sonning Common in May 2025

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

1. Reades Lane (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Basmore Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Greenwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Basmore Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Tennyson Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Lowes Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Heathfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gravel Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Gardeners Copse (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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