Crime Rate in Coity Higher: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coity Higher

The total recorded crimes in Coity Higher, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coity Higher crime rate of 3.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Coity Higher Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 19
  • Llys Gwyn with total crimes: 13
  • Bryn Stradling with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Coity Higher has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coity Higher)CrimesRank (Coity Higher)CrimesRank (Coity Higher)
Bridgend Central160 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre87 2901 3905 2
Caerau64 7771 5841 3
Oldcastle84 3670 9806 4
Cornelly76 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr47 11745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central75 6709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg48 9730 7620 9
Maesteg East58 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley48 10647 10613 10
Maesteg West44 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla West39 13265 17283 17
Cefn-glas18 19323 16307 14
Newton33 15449 14306 15
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower29 16356 15299 16
Ogmore Vale23 17187 19147 21
Llangynwyd10 23186 20175 18
Aberkenfig11 22192 18160 20
Brackla East Central21 18184 21144 22
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
Nant-y-moel16 20100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central9 24131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai7 27129 24124 24
Rest Bay9 2549 2853 28
Nottage6 2873 2767 26
Brackla West Central8 2676 2658 27

Coity Higher Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20243
August 202412
July 202412
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202440
May 20246

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202542
March 202534
February 202542
January 202528
December 202424
November 202434
October 202429
September 202435
August 202438
July 202425
June 202448
May 202438

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 202413
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 202416
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Coity Higher in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime4
Drugs1
2. Llys Gwyn (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Bryn Stradling (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Trem Y Castell (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bryn Healen (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Heol Cambell (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Pendre (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Litchard Park (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heol Gadlys (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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