Crime in Coly Valley: statistics, rates and trends

140 crimes were recorded in Coly Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coly Valley has the 3,766th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Coly Valley was highest in the year to July 2018 (145 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (101). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coly Valley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-77%).

Violence and sexual offences in Coly Valley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coly Valley recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 53.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Coly Valley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coly Valley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Coly Valley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coly Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Coly Valley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coly Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Coly Valley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coly Valley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Coly Valley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coly Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Coly Valley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coly Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Coly Valley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coly Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Coly Valley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coly Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Coly Valley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coly Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coly Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coly Valley.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Coly Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coly Valley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Coly Valley has an estimated population of 4,680. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coly Valley sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Coly Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.