Total Crime Rate
40.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sonning Common , and the 197th 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 This (RG9 4AX) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 28.2% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode RG9 4AX, the main crime hotspot is near Harpsden Way, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Sonning Common| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harpsden Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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