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Crime in Sonning Common

Sonning Common had 64 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 27 South Oxfordshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle South Oxfordshire area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

RG4, South Oxfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sonning Common

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33.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 27South Oxfordshire rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 19 Apr 15 May 32 Jun 16 Jul 16 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sonning Common. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2539%
anti-social behaviour1320%
other crime914%
burglary46%
theft46%
criminal damage23%
public order23%
shoplifting23%

Sonning Common against South Oxfordshire

TypeSonning Common per 1,000Middle South Oxfordshire areaChange
Violence13.316.8▲ 19%
Burglary2.11.6–
Vehicle crime1.11.1–
Anti-social behaviour6.96.9–
Theft and robbery2.72.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kidmore End59.6▲ 108%
Emmer Green39.9▼ 15%
Caversham Park36.2▼ 10%
Sonning Common33.9▲ 33%
Rotherfield Peppard13.1▼ 31%
Binfield Heath10.2–
See every South Oxfordshire area ranked on the crime in South Oxfordshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Sonning Common a safe area?

Sonning Common had about 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 27 South Oxfordshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sonning Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and other crime (9).