Crime in Sonning Common: statistics, rates and trends
207 crimes were recorded in Sonning Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sonning Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Sonning Common
- Types of crime in Sonning Common
- Sonning Common compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sonning Common
- Streets with the most crime in Sonning Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sonning Common
- Population and deprivation in Sonning Common
- Questions about crime in Sonning Common
- About this data
207 crimes were recorded in Sonning Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 96 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sonning Common has the 1,371st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sonning Common | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 207 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.7 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,963 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sonning Common was highest in the year to July 2023 (232 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (146). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 207 | 34.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 191 | 32.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 203 | 34.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 232 | 38.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 184 | 30.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 196 | 32.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 156 | 26.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 146 | 24.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 223 | 37.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sonning Common over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 16.1 | 0.47 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.9 | 0.25 | +5% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.7 | 1.27 | +300% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +75% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -32% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sonning Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sonning Common recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sonning Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sonning Common recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sonning Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sonning Common recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sonning Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sonning Common recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sonning Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sonning Common recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sonning Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sonning Common recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sonning Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sonning Common recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sonning Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sonning Common recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sonning Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sonning Common recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sonning Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sonning Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sonning Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sonning Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sonning Common
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sonning Common recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sonning Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sonning Common.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sonning Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham | 1,748 | 53.2 | +53% |
| Henley-on-Thames | 749 | 60.2 | +74% |
| Reading | 21,940 | 102.8 | +196% |
| Woodley | 1,140 | 41.7 | +20% |
| Twyford (Wokingham) | 435 | 48.7 | +40% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | +37% |
| Shinfield | 347 | 50.9 | +47% |
| Benson | 216 | 31.6 | -9% |
1 areas within Sonning Common, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sonning Common had the highest rate (29.8 per 1,000) and Sonning Common the lowest (29.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonning Common | Neighbourhood | 8,593 | 256 | 29.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Sonning Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stoke Row Road | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Kennylands Road | 14 |
| On or near Pages Orchard | 11 |
| On or near Lea Road | 10 |
| On or near Farm Close | 9 |
| On or near Wood Lane Close | 8 |
| On or near Rosemary Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Police Station | 8 |
| On or near Greenwood Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sonning Common over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 14.5% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 6.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% |
Sonning Common has an estimated population of 5,963. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sonning Common sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sonning Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Sonning Common a safe place to live?
Sonning Common recorded 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Sonning Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Sonning Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sonning Common was up 8% on the year before: 207 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 191 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sonning Common?
Sonning Common is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Sonning Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.