Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sonning Common , and the 121st highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mill Road (RG9 3LN) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% higher than the Sonning Common average (31.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 43.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 188.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Road (RG9 3LN), the main crime hotspot is near Basmore Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sonning Common| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tennyson Mews | Under investigation |
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