Crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire
- Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (113), anti-social behaviour (29) and other theft (21) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,749th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 264 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,593 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (248). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 264 | 30.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 266 | 31.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 283 | 32.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 275 | 32.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 282 | 32.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 289 | 33.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 251 | 29.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 248 | 28.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 265 | 30.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 13.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire; the highest is Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire (61.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Goring, South Oxfordshire (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley-on-Thames | 758 | 61.0 | +98% |
| Kidmore End & Whitchurch | 94 | 31.2 | +2% |
| Woodcote & Rotherfield | 468 | 44.8 | +46% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -15% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | +34% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +73% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | +4% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kennylands Road” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kennylands Road | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Pages Orchard | 13 |
| On or near Lea Road | 11 |
| On or near Long Dean | 10 |
| On or near Church Lane | 9 |
| On or near Farm Close | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Police Station | 8 |
Of the 235 crimes in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 8,593 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire recorded 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,749th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire was almost unchanged on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 266 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire?
About 8,593 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire?
Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.