Total Crime Rate
42.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Post Office Cottages area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sonning Common , and the 188th 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 Post Office Cottages (RG9 5DS) in the last 12 months was 42.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.6% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Post Office Cottages (RG9 5DS), the main crime hotspot is near Holly Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Glebe | Under investigation |
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