Crime Rate in Sonning: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sonning

The total recorded crimes in Sonning, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sonning crime rate of 3.19 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, encompassing approximately 3,757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sonning Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Glebe Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sonning?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Sonning demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 228 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sonning recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Sonning had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 156 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sonning recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sonning Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sonning has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 21th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Sonning crimes were 228. The crime rate of Sonning in 2024 was 60.68 (year) or 5.06 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sonning were around 156 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.52 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sonning)CrimesRank (Sonning)CrimesRank (Sonning)
Wescott116 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys46 8594 6734 2
Finchampstead South97 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook51 6577 7638 3
Shinfield South79 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon44 9512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates54 5668 4602 5
Winnersh58 4561 8548 7
Maiden Erlegh50 7603 5514 9
Loddon40 10492 10472 10
Hillside36 11301 13430 11
Shinfield North24 12310 11252 15
Twyford21 18310 12303 12
Wokingham Without11 22212 20263 13
Arborfield24 13223 19167 21
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe21 16248 15257 14
Barkham12 20261 14221 18
Swallowfield23 14181 22214 19
South Lake22 15234 16238 17
Evendons21 17233 17249 16
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Finchampstead North8 25122 23124 23
Charvil11 23120 24117 24
Hurst10 24113 25104 25

Sonning Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 202522
April 202516
March 202514
February 20254
January 202512
December 202421
November 20243
September 20244
August 202424

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Sonning in July 2025

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

1. West Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Other theft1
2. Pound Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Glebe Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Paddick Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Little Glebe (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Selcourt Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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