Crime Rate in Coity Higher: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coity Higher

The total recorded crimes in Coity Higher, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coity Higher crime rate of 3.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Coity Higher, encompassing approximately 22,316 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Coity Higher Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Llys Gwyn with total crimes: 6

How safe is Coity Higher?

To understand the safety of Coity Higher, we need to analyze Coity Higher crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Coity Higher reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 1,016 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Coity Higher witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Coity Higher experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 752 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Coity Higher witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Coity Higher has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Coity Higher Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Coity Higher has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 5th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Coity Higher crimes were 1,016. The crime rate of Coity Higher in 2024 was 45.53 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coity Higher were around 752 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.70 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coity Higher)CrimesRank (Coity Higher)CrimesRank (Coity Higher)
Bridgend Central174 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre85 2901 3905 2
Caerau65 6771 5841 3
Oldcastle79 3670 9806 4
Cornelly51 10800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr70 4745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central55 8709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg51 9730 7620 9
Maesteg West57 7524 11580 12
Garw Valley41 11647 10613 10
Maesteg East39 12509 12596 11
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 13452 13380 13
Cefn-glas16 20323 16307 14
Newton28 15449 14306 15
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower30 14356 15299 16
Brackla West23 16265 17283 17
Aberkenfig22 17192 18160 20
Llangynwyd7 26186 20175 18
Brackla East Central19 18184 21144 22
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
Ogmore Vale16 19187 19147 21
Nant-y-moel12 22100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central12 23131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai8 24129 24124 24
Nottage7 2573 2767 26
Brackla West Central5 2876 2658 27
Rest Bay7 2749 2853 28

Coity Higher Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202512
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202538
May 202533
April 202542
March 202534
February 202542
January 202528
December 202424
November 202434
October 202429
September 202435
August 202438

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Coity Higher in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Coity Higher postcode area is presented below.

1. Prison (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Llys Gwyn (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Trem Y Castell (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ffordd Y Grug (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clôs Stratton (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ffordd Y Draen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Garfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Penyrallt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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