Is Coity Higher Safe?
Crime statistics for Coity Higher. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 878 total crimes recorded in Coity Higher
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Coity Higher — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coity Higher safe?
Coity Higher has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 878 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Coity Higher are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Coity Higher in the last 12 months?
878 crimes were recorded in Coity Higher in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (845 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 418 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Coity Higher?
The most common crime in Coity Higher is Violent Crime, with 418 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 47.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Coity Higher increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Coity Higher is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.9% — from 845 crimes in the previous 12 months to 878 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Coity Higher?
Coity Higher has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Coity Higher compare to the South Wales Police average?
Coity Higher has a safety score of 6/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Coity Higher is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Coity Higher?
16.7% of crimes recorded in Coity Higher resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Coity Higher?
418 violent crimes were recorded in Coity Higher in the last 12 months — representing 47.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 86 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Coity Higher last updated?
The crime data for Coity Higher was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Coity Higher with other areas?
You can compare Coity Higher with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.